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 2.87x is 74% below its 5-year average of 10.87x, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.24x–24.47x).
37.08% above its 12-month average of 2.09x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.69x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.09x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
6.02x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
10.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
5.85x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
3.45x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
1.81x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+37.08%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-52.30%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-73.59%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-50.97%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-16.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+58.14%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
9.13x
median of 52 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-68.55%
vs the sector median at left
Builders FirstSource, Inc.
Market Cap
$6.30B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.87x
TTM Avg
2.09x
3Y Avg
6.02x
5Y Avg
10.87x
Market Cap
$7.18B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.13x
TTM Avg
2.96x
3Y Avg
5.92x
5Y Avg
7.10x
Market Cap
$7.65B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.82x
TTM Avg
3.76x
3Y Avg
10.74x
5Y Avg
9.60x
Market Cap
$4.36B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.15x
TTM Avg
2.99x
3Y Avg
2.64x
5Y Avg
2.54x
Market Cap
$3.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.25x
TTM Avg
6.79x
3Y Avg
5.65x
5Y Avg
9.10x
Market Cap
$8.90B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.61x
TTM Avg
37.58x
3Y Avg
37.58x
5Y Avg
37.58x
Market Cap
$9.16B
Interest Coverage Ratio
26.14x
TTM Avg
15.62x
3Y Avg
32.20x
5Y Avg
32.20x
Market Cap
$3.29B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
200.68x
3Y Avg
164.44x
5Y Avg
140.10x
Market Cap
$9.52B
Interest Coverage Ratio
23.64x
TTM Avg
23.64x
3Y Avg
23.64x
5Y Avg
9.96x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) | $6.30B | 2.87x | 2.09x | 6.02x | 10.87x |
| Arcosa, Inc. (ACA)vs › | $7.18B | 3.13x | 2.96x | 5.92x | 7.10x |
| The Mosaic Company (MOS)vs › | $7.65B | 4.82x | 3.76x | 10.74x | 9.60x |
| Griffon Corporation (GFF)vs › | $4.36B | 2.15x | 2.99x | 2.64x | 2.54x |
| Aris Mining Corporation (ARIS)vs › | $3.93B | 9.25x | 6.79x | 5.65x | 9.10x |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $8.90B | -4.61x | 37.58x | 37.58x | 37.58x |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $9.16B | 26.14x | 15.62x | 32.20x | 32.20x |
| United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (USLM)vs › | $3.29B | N/A | 200.68x | 164.44x | 140.10x |
| First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG)vs › | $9.52B | 23.64x | 23.64x | 23.64x | 9.96x |
| Endeavour Silver Corp. (EXK)vs › | $3.00B | 2.09x | 5.73x | 12.93x | 16.50x |
Interest Coverage
2.9x
Debt/Equity
1.31
Current Ratio
1.79
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 | 1.69x |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.24x |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.91x |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.30x |
| 2025-06-30 | 4.32x |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.84x |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.73x |
| 2024-09-30 | 7.89x |
| 2024-06-30 | 9.41x |
| 2024-03-31 | 7.73x |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.48x |
| 2023-09-30 | 12.78x |
| 2023-06-30 | 10.88x |
| 2023-03-31 | 11.09x |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.45x |
| 2022-09-30 | 23.00x |
| 2022-06-30 | 19.32x |
| 2022-03-31 | 20.91x |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.44x |
| 2021-09-30 | 23.29x |
| 2021-06-30 | 24.47x |
| 2021-03-31 | 7.79x |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.40x |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.98x |
| 2020-06-30 | 4.82x |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.17x |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.73x |
| 2019-09-30 | 4.67x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.94x |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.89x |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.87x |
| 2018-09-30 | 4.18x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.61x |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.95x |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.72x |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.62x |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.71x |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.11x |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.15x |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.93x |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.79x |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.65x |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.83x |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.83x |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.27x |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.08x |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.35x |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.44x |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.67x |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.62x |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.56x |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.70x |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.22x |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.10x |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.01x |
| 2012-09-30 | -0.18x |
| 2012-06-30 | -0.13x |
| 2012-03-31 | -0.45x |
| 2011-12-31 | -1.02x |
| 2011-09-30 | -1.10x |
| 2011-06-30 | -1.42x |
| 2011-03-31 | -2.60x |
| 2010-12-31 | -2.56x |
| 2010-09-30 | -1.92x |
| 2010-06-30 | -1.95x |
| 2010-03-31 | -1.77x |
| 2009-12-31 | -2.60x |
| 2009-09-30 | -1.67x |
| 2009-06-30 | -2.02x |
| 2009-03-31 | -2.76x |
| 2008-12-31 | -2.25x |
| 2008-09-30 | -3.12x |
| 2008-06-30 | -4.58x |
| 2008-03-31 | -7987.50x |
| 2007-12-31 | -0.89x |
| 2007-09-30 | -1.90x |
| 2007-06-30 | 12192.86x |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.51x |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.73x |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.80x |
| 2005-09-30 | 6.63x |
| 2005-06-30 | 3.74x |
