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 21.37x is 13% below its 5-year average of 24.64x, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.18x–70.34x).
16.81% below its 12-month average of 25.69x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 41.13x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
21.37x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
25.69x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
14.50x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
24.64x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
18.36x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
20.29x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-16.81%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+47.33%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-13.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+16.42%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
4.81x
median of 94 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+344.28%
vs the sector median at left
Balchem Corp
Market Cap
$5.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.37x
TTM Avg
25.69x
3Y Avg
14.50x
5Y Avg
24.64x
Market Cap
$4.88B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.25x
TTM Avg
0.14x
3Y Avg
0.56x
5Y Avg
0.56x
Market Cap
$5.99B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.87x
TTM Avg
5.28x
3Y Avg
10.98x
5Y Avg
11.08x
Market Cap
$4.32B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.15x
TTM Avg
2.99x
3Y Avg
2.64x
5Y Avg
2.54x
Market Cap
$6.77B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.82x
TTM Avg
3.76x
3Y Avg
10.74x
5Y Avg
9.60x
Market Cap
$3.87B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.42x
TTM Avg
5.42x
3Y Avg
5.42x
5Y Avg
5.42x
Market Cap
$3.84B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-11.29x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$3.66B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.31x
TTM Avg
3.06x
3Y Avg
2.34x
5Y Avg
2.30x
Market Cap
$3.63B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.25x
TTM Avg
6.79x
3Y Avg
5.65x
5Y Avg
9.10x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balchem Corp (BCPC) | $5.33B | 21.37x | 25.69x | 14.50x | 24.64x |
| Calumet Inc. (CLMT)vs › | $4.88B | 0.25x | 0.14x | 0.56x | 0.56x |
| Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)vs › | $5.99B | 2.87x | 5.28x | 10.98x | 11.08x |
| Griffon Corporation (GFF)vs › | $4.32B | 2.15x | 2.99x | 2.64x | 2.54x |
| The Mosaic Company (MOS)vs › | $6.77B | 4.82x | 3.76x | 10.74x | 9.60x |
| Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA)vs › | $3.87B | 5.42x | 5.42x | 5.42x | 5.42x |
| Almonty Industries Inc. (ALM)vs › | $3.84B | -11.29x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Century Aluminum Company (CENX)vs › | $3.66B | 3.31x | 3.06x | 2.34x | 2.30x |
| Aris Mining Corporation (ARIS)vs › | $3.63B | 9.25x | 6.79x | 5.65x | 9.10x |
| Aura Minerals (AUGO)vs › | $7.14B | 15.05x | 10.49x | 9.24x | 12.35x |
Interest Coverage
21.4x
Debt/Equity
0.13
Current Ratio
2.66
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 | 41.13x |
| 2026-03-31 | 17.92x |
| 2025-12-31 | 27.58x |
| 2025-09-30 | 23.22x |
| 2025-06-30 | 18.60x |
| 2025-03-31 | 17.45x |
| 2024-12-31 | 16.83x |
| 2024-09-30 | 11.79x |
| 2024-06-30 | 10.80x |
| 2024-03-31 | 7.72x |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.25x |
| 2023-09-30 | 6.61x |
| 2023-06-30 | 8.30x |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.18x |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.50x |
| 2022-09-30 | 9.23x |
| 2022-06-30 | 41.58x |
| 2022-03-31 | 70.34x |
| 2021-12-31 | 59.65x |
| 2021-09-30 | 58.48x |
| 2021-06-30 | 50.32x |
| 2021-03-31 | 42.17x |
| 2020-12-31 | 34.85x |
| 2020-09-30 | 30.46x |
| 2020-06-30 | 28.04x |
| 2020-03-31 | 15.49x |
| 2019-12-31 | 19.54x |
| 2019-09-30 | 15.57x |
| 2019-06-30 | 17.74x |
| 2019-03-31 | 16.66x |
| 2018-12-31 | 16.36x |
| 2018-09-30 | 14.17x |
| 2018-06-30 | 11.95x |
| 2018-03-31 | 14.52x |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.48x |
| 2017-09-30 | 11.46x |
| 2017-06-30 | 13.13x |
| 2017-03-31 | 12.62x |
| 2016-12-31 | 14.24x |
| 2016-09-30 | 12.82x |
| 2016-06-30 | 12.25x |
| 2016-03-31 | 10.83x |
| 2015-12-31 | 14.80x |
| 2015-09-30 | 14.18x |
| 2015-06-30 | 14.91x |
| 2015-03-31 | 13.31x |
| 2014-12-31 | 15.19x |
| 2014-09-30 | 12.32x |
| 2014-06-30 | 12.55x |
| 2014-03-31 | 13355.00x |
| 2013-12-31 | 849.74x |
| 2013-09-30 | 8488.00x |
| 2013-06-30 | 8308.00x |
| 2013-03-31 | 15865.00x |
| 2012-12-31 | 7518.50x |
| 2012-09-30 | 5413.33x |
| 2012-06-30 | 4941.67x |
| 2012-03-31 | 4558.33x |
| 2011-12-31 | 1141.08x |
| 2011-09-30 | 474.22x |
| 2011-06-30 | 639.05x |
| 2011-03-31 | 738.78x |
| 2010-12-31 | 511.74x |
| 2010-09-30 | 566.00x |
| 2010-06-30 | 691.17x |
| 2010-03-31 | 477.00x |
| 2009-12-31 | 160.61x |
| 2009-09-30 | 381.59x |
| 2009-06-30 | 250.85x |
| 2009-03-31 | 125.81x |
| 2008-09-30 | 32.55x |