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Interest Coverage Ratio: 10.48x

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Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 10.48x is 68% below its 5-year average of 32.56x, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.08x–277.49x).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 26.99% above its 12-month average of 8.26x.

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Interest Coverage

BESIY Interest Coverage Ratio

10.48x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-26.28% 5Y
BESIY Interest Coverage Ratio

BESIY Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

BESIY Interest Coverage Ratio

BESIY Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

BESIY Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

10.48x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

8.26x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

14.67x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

16.92x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

16.55x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

18.99x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+26.99%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-28.53%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-38.03%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-36.66%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-44.80%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

BESIY Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (BESIY)$25.45B10.48x8.26x14.67x16.92x
Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM)vs ›$25.36BN/AN/AN/AN/A
MongoDB, Inc. (MDB)vs ›$25.26B-43.79xN/AN/AN/A
MKS Inc. (MKSI)vs ›$26.09B2.67x2.05x2.53x10.24x
Entegris, Inc. (ENTG)vs ›$24.59B4.62x3.55x2.74x5.41x
Fiserv, Inc. (FISV)vs ›$26.37B3.72x4.24x4.62x4.06x
Splunk Inc. (SPLK)vs ›$26.44B8.39x8.39x8.39x8.39x
Strategy Inc (MSTR)vs ›$24.45B-83.80x1145.05x1145.05x1145.05x
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK)vs ›$23.87B8.02x9.04x9.50x8.68x
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)vs ›$27.43B6.92x6.93x7.11x8.01x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

10.5x

Debt/Equity

1.25

Current Ratio

5.55

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (BESIY)?
The interest coverage ratio for BESIY stock is 10.48x.
Is BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 10.48x is 68% below its 5-year average of 32.56x, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.08x–277.49x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (BESIY)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for BESIY stock is 8.26x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (BESIY)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for BESIY stock is 14.67x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (BESIY)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for BESIY stock is 16.92x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (BESIY)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for BESIY stock is 16.55x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (BESIY)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for BESIY stock is 18.99x.

BESIY Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-3110.48x
2025-12-318.88x
2025-09-305.56x
2025-06-303.08x
2025-03-3113.27x
2024-12-3113.05x
2024-09-309.66x
2024-06-306.11x
2024-03-3169.12x
2023-12-3129.67x
2023-09-3024.28x
2023-06-3037.62x
2023-03-3114.38x
2022-09-3013.00x
2022-06-3012.54x
2022-03-3134.05x
2021-12-31277.49x
2021-09-3028.05x
2021-06-3026.65x
2021-03-3114.22x
2020-12-3112.07x
2020-09-3013.54x
2020-06-3017.77x
2020-03-317.20x
2019-09-309.36x
2019-06-307.80x
2019-03-313.76x
2018-09-309.16x
2018-06-3011.61x
2018-03-3111.37x
2017-09-3027.31x
2017-06-3024.31x
2017-03-3115.74x
2016-09-3022.75x
2016-06-3047.97x
2016-03-3155.32x
2015-06-3047.38x
2015-03-3120.12x
2014-06-3056.55x
2014-03-3150.04x
2013-12-319.20x
2013-09-3024.06x
2013-06-30193.51x
2012-12-31-17.40x
2012-09-3013.65x
2012-03-312.74x
2011-09-3036.76x
2011-03-3110.02x
2010-12-3115.47x
2010-09-3018.34x
2010-06-304.78x
2010-03-31-2.01x
2009-12-31-36.43x
2009-09-30-1.43x
2009-06-3011.71x
2009-03-31-14.35x

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About BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (BESI) is a global provider of advanced equipment and services for semiconductor assembly, serving the electronics and semiconductor industries worldwide. The company's comprehensive product lineup includes various die attach systems, such as solutions for single-chip, multi-chip, multi-module, flip-chip, thermal compression bonding, fan-out wafer-level packaging, hybrid and embedded bridge die bonding, and die sorting. Additionally, BESI offers a range of packaging equipment, comprising conventional, ultra-thin, and wafer-level molding systems, as well as trim and form, and singulation systems. Its offerings also feature plating equipment for tin, copper, precious metals, and solar applications, along with related process chemicals. Complementing these are tooling, conversion kits, spare parts, and diverse support services. Key brands under its portfolio include Datacon, Esec, Fico, and Meco. The company's customer base primarily comprises multinational chip manufacturers, outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) providers, and industrial and electronics companies. Established in 1995, BESI is headquartered in Duiven, the Netherlands.

Duiven
1,820 employees
www.besi.com
Technology / Semiconductors
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
CEO
Richard W. Blickman
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