Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 0.79x is 69% below its 5-year average of 2.51x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-5.70x–6.51x).
58.31% below its 12-month average of 1.89x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-05-31): 2.54x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
0.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
1.89x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.08x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.51x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
-1.86x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
0.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
1.04x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-58.31%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-62.08%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-68.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+142.47%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+145.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-23.84%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.96x
median of 416 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-59.80%
vs the sector median at left
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Market Cap
$17.63M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.79x
TTM Avg
1.89x
3Y Avg
2.08x
5Y Avg
2.51x
Market Cap
$16.80M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-26.34x
TTM Avg
2.76x
3Y Avg
2.76x
5Y Avg
2.76x
Market Cap
$16.91M
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.80x
TTM Avg
5.88x
3Y Avg
8.45x
5Y Avg
7.66x
Market Cap
$18.27M
Interest Coverage Ratio
24.33x
TTM Avg
17.74x
3Y Avg
18.31x
5Y Avg
18.86x
Market Cap
$18.76M
Interest Coverage Ratio
68.10x
TTM Avg
68.10x
3Y Avg
68.10x
5Y Avg
34.89x
Market Cap
$16.43M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$18.65M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.91x
TTM Avg
36.13x
3Y Avg
23.63x
5Y Avg
23.63x
Market Cap
$18.84M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.03x
TTM Avg
1.10x
3Y Avg
7.79x
5Y Avg
6.29x
Market Cap
$15.29M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) | $17.63M | 0.79x | 1.89x | 2.08x | 2.51x |
| LiqTech International, Inc. (LIQT)vs › | $16.80M | -26.34x | 2.76x | 2.76x | 2.76x |
| Ten-League International Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (TLIH)vs › | $16.91M | 8.80x | 5.88x | 8.45x | 7.66x |
| Rectitude Holdings Ltd Ordinary Shares (RECT)vs › | $18.27M | 24.33x | 17.74x | 18.31x | 18.86x |
| Quanome Technologies, Inc. (QNME)vs › | $18.76M | 68.10x | 68.10x | 68.10x | 34.89x |
| ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (PRZO)vs › | $16.43M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tungray Technologies Inc Class A Ordinary Shares (TRSG)vs › | $18.65M | -2.91x | 36.13x | 23.63x | 23.63x |
| Castor Maritime Inc. (CTRM)vs › | $18.84M | -0.03x | 1.10x | 7.79x | 6.29x |
| Hang Feng Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares (FOFO)vs › | $15.29M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PS International Group Ltd. (PSIG)vs › | $15.07M | -43.63x | 4632.76x | 1783.99x | 1783.99x |
Interest Coverage
0.8x
Debt/Equity
0.47
Current Ratio
2.17
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 2.54x |
| 2026-02-28 | 2.98x |
| 2025-11-30 | -5.28x |
| 2025-08-31 | 4.12x |
| 2025-05-31 | 5.12x |
| 2025-02-28 | 0.03x |
| 2024-11-30 | 4.06x |
| 2024-08-31 | 1.02x |
| 2024-05-31 | 1.06x |
| 2024-02-29 | -2.29x |
| 2023-11-30 | 0.51x |
| 2023-08-31 | 2.91x |
| 2023-05-31 | 2.94x |
| 2023-02-28 | 4.86x |
| 2022-11-30 | 0.12x |
| 2022-08-31 | 4.23x |
| 2022-05-31 | 3.30x |
| 2022-02-28 | -5.70x |
| 2021-11-30 | 6.51x |
| 2021-08-31 | 1.77x |
| 2021-05-31 | 1.99x |
| 2021-02-28 | -6.28x |
| 2020-11-30 | -28.33x |
| 2020-08-31 | -6.99x |
| 2020-05-31 | -11.97x |
| 2020-02-29 | -5.64x |
| 2019-11-30 | -1.20x |
| 2019-08-31 | -3.42x |
| 2019-05-31 | -3.68x |
| 2019-02-28 | -8.50x |
| 2018-11-30 | -16.37x |
| 2018-08-31 | -4.39x |
| 2018-05-31 | -6.67x |
| 2018-02-28 | -4.43x |
| 2017-11-30 | -8.16x |
| 2017-08-31 | 1.18x |
| 2017-05-31 | -9.10x |
| 2017-02-28 | -5.52x |
| 2016-11-30 | -7.55x |
| 2016-08-31 | -3.59x |
| 2016-05-31 | 1.06x |
| 2016-02-29 | 2.98x |
| 2015-11-30 | -9.19x |
| 2015-08-31 | -10.52x |
| 2015-05-31 | 5.08x |
| 2015-02-28 | 4.14x |
| 2014-11-30 | 7.36x |
| 2014-08-31 | 9.65x |
| 2014-05-31 | 3.66x |
| 2014-02-28 | -5.47x |
| 2013-11-30 | 3.75x |
| 2013-08-31 | 0.90x |
| 2013-05-31 | 10.02x |
| 2013-02-28 | 7.97x |
| 2012-11-30 | 10.58x |
| 2012-08-31 | 12.38x |
| 2012-05-31 | 13.70x |
| 2012-02-29 | 3.89x |
| 2011-11-30 | 5.65x |
| 2011-08-31 | 11.96x |
| 2011-05-31 | 5.20x |
| 2011-02-28 | -6.85x |
| 2010-11-30 | 2.57x |
| 2010-08-31 | 10.50x |
| 2010-05-31 | 2.17x |
| 2010-02-28 | 1.34x |
| 2009-11-30 | 0.90x |
| 2009-08-31 | 1.74x |
| 2009-05-31 | 2.07x |
| 2009-02-28 | 0.77x |
| 2008-11-30 | 0.07x |
| 2008-02-29 | 20.83x |
| 2007-11-30 | 1.69x |
| 2007-08-31 | 11.97x |
| 2007-05-31 | 12.75x |
| 2006-11-30 | 3.65x |
| 2006-08-31 | 8.06x |
| 2006-05-31 | 6.16x |
| 2006-02-28 | 10.00x |
| 2005-11-30 | 5.18x |
| 2005-08-31 | 8.68x |
| 2005-05-31 | 4.80x |
| 2004-11-30 | 9.48x |
| 2004-05-31 | 9.07x |
| 2004-02-29 | 3.30x |
| 2003-11-30 | 3.27x |
| 2003-08-31 | 9.52x |
| 2003-02-28 | 7.72x |
| 2002-11-30 | 27.65x |
| 2002-08-31 | 4.84x |
