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 -2.29x is 34% above its 5-year average of -3.46x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-11.74x–6.84x).
40.81% above its 12-month average of -3.87x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): -7.39x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-2.29x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-3.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-2.73x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-3.46x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+40.81%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.99%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+33.77%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
0.43x
median of 114 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-626.44%
vs the sector median at left
BuzzFeed, Inc.
Market Cap
$44.30M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.29x
TTM Avg
-3.87x
3Y Avg
-2.73x
5Y Avg
-3.46x
Market Cap
$44.70M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
179.06x
3Y Avg
139.46x
5Y Avg
135.55x
Market Cap
$45.90M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-27.50x
TTM Avg
1.82x
3Y Avg
2.38x
5Y Avg
2.38x
Market Cap
$45.73M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-35.48x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$42.73M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-290.31x
TTM Avg
31.86x
3Y Avg
31.86x
5Y Avg
31.86x
Market Cap
$41.37M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-10.50x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$36.52M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$35.78M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.38x
TTM Avg
3.92x
3Y Avg
3.81x
5Y Avg
3.81x
Market Cap
$53.69M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-5.00x
TTM Avg
36.59x
3Y Avg
56.68x
5Y Avg
50.46x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) | $44.30M | -2.29x | -3.87x | -2.73x | -3.46x |
| Cheer Holding, Inc. (CHR)vs › | $44.70M | N/A | 179.06x | 139.46x | 135.55x |
| Cineverse Corp. (CNVS)vs › | $45.90M | -27.50x | 1.82x | 2.38x | 2.38x |
| FreeCast, Inc. Class A Common Stock (CAST)vs › | $45.73M | -35.48x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA)vs › | $42.73M | -290.31x | 31.86x | 31.86x | 31.86x |
| Elauwit Connection, Inc. Common Stock (ELWT)vs › | $41.37M | -10.50x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scienjoy Holding Corporation (SJ)vs › | $36.52M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vivid Seats Inc. (SEAT)vs › | $35.78M | -2.38x | 3.92x | 3.81x | 3.81x |
| Saga Communications, Inc. (SGA)vs › | $53.69M | -5.00x | 36.59x | 56.68x | 50.46x |
| The Beachbody Company, Inc. (BODI)vs › | $35.12M | 1.61x | 1.61x | 1.61x | 1.61x |
Interest Coverage
-2.3x
Debt/Equity
0.99
Current Ratio
1.01
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 | -7.39x |
| 2026-03-31 | -8.77x |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.37x |
| 2025-09-30 | -4.24x |
| 2025-06-30 | -2.32x |
| 2025-03-31 | -11.74x |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.37x |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.89x |
| 2024-06-30 | -1.40x |
| 2024-03-31 | -5.24x |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.84x |
| 2023-09-30 | -1.65x |
| 2023-06-30 | -4.17x |
| 2023-03-31 | -6.46x |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.36x |
| 2022-09-30 | -3.08x |
| 2022-06-30 | -4.95x |
| 2022-03-31 | -7.37x |
| 2021-09-30 | -1.81x |
| 2021-06-30 | -1.11x |
| 2021-03-31 | -59.44x |
| 2020-03-31 | -15.17x |
