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 -9.12x is 1100% below its 5-year average of 0.91x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-53.38x–90.38x).
49.44% above its 12-month average of -18.04x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-06-30): -6.27x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-9.12x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-18.04x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-3.99x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
0.91x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
-0.78x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
-0.83x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+49.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-128.40%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-1100.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1073.79%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-992.56%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
4.81x
median of 96 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-289.60%
vs the sector median at left
Algoma Steel Group Inc.
Market Cap
$468.98M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-9.12x
TTM Avg
-18.04x
3Y Avg
-3.99x
5Y Avg
0.91x
Market Cap
$404.82M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-32.84x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$368.90M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-99.46x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$569.36M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
20.38x
3Y Avg
20.38x
5Y Avg
20.38x
Market Cap
$591.94M
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.05x
TTM Avg
3.05x
3Y Avg
3.37x
5Y Avg
3.48x
Market Cap
$595.34M
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.78x
TTM Avg
18.23x
3Y Avg
14.09x
5Y Avg
10.63x
Market Cap
$304.38M
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.25x
TTM Avg
3.59x
3Y Avg
6.17x
5Y Avg
129.21x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL) | $468.98M | -9.12x | -18.04x | -3.99x | 0.91x |
| Blue Moon Metals Inc. (BMM)vs › | $404.82M | -32.84x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| REalloys Inc. (ALOY)vs › | $553.35M | -8.74x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ASP Isotopes Inc. Common Stock (ASPI)vs › | $368.90M | -99.46x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC)vs › | $569.36M | N/A | 20.38x | 20.38x | 20.38x |
| Janus International Group, Inc. (JBI)vs › | $591.94M | 3.05x | 3.05x | 3.37x | 3.48x |
| Limbach Holdings, Inc. (LMB)vs › | $595.34M | 15.78x | 18.23x | 14.09x | 10.63x |
| Gevo, Inc. (GEVO)vs › | $314.00M | -1.07x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD)vs › | $304.38M | 6.25x | 3.59x | 6.17x | 129.21x |
| Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO)vs › | $293.67M | 0.66x | 0.66x | 0.66x | 4.13x |
Interest Coverage
-9.1x
Debt/Equity
3.68
Current Ratio
2.49
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | -6.27x |
| 2025-12-31 | -17.71x |
| 2025-12-31 | -6.56x |
| 2025-09-30 | -53.38x |
| 2025-06-30 | -6.26x |
| 2025-03-30 | -6.66x |
| 2024-12-31 | -7.95x |
| 2024-09-30 | -5.89x |
| 2024-06-30 | -0.59x |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.26x |
| 2023-12-31 | -3.62x |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.61x |
| 2023-06-30 | 16.60x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.41x |
| 2022-12-31 | -22.27x |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.30x |
| 2022-06-30 | 90.12x |
| 2022-03-31 | 90.38x |
| 2021-12-31 | 38.91x |
| 2021-09-30 | 22.85x |
| 2021-06-30 | 14.25x |
| 2021-03-31 | 8.33x |
| 2020-12-31 | -0.87x |
| 2020-09-30 | -1.15x |
| 2020-06-30 | -0.12x |
| 2012-09-30 | -2.05x |
