Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. 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 2.80x is 100% below its 3-year average of 1024.49x, near the low end of its 3-year range (2.80x–3764.00x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2026 (2026-03-31): 2.80x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.80x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1024.49x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
1024.49x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
1148.15x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
-47.64x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
-25.72x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-99.73%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-99.73%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-99.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+105.88%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+110.88%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
2.65x
median of 340 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+5.83%
vs the sector median at left
Cass Information Systems, Inc.
Market Cap
$702.11M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.80x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
1024.49x
5Y Avg
1024.49x
Market Cap
$709.71M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.74x
TTM Avg
2.84x
3Y Avg
2.84x
5Y Avg
2.84x
Market Cap
$692.05M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.72x
TTM Avg
1.77x
3Y Avg
1.60x
5Y Avg
1.28x
Market Cap
$688.52M
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.01x
TTM Avg
4.55x
3Y Avg
3.77x
5Y Avg
9.63x
Market Cap
$722.75M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.33x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$748.80M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
0.88x
3Y Avg
2.46x
5Y Avg
2.46x
Market Cap
$766.75M
Interest Coverage Ratio
142.90x
TTM Avg
239.38x
3Y Avg
315.59x
5Y Avg
234.92x
Market Cap
$773.53M
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.48x
TTM Avg
8.96x
3Y Avg
11.11x
5Y Avg
13.86x
Market Cap
$622.55M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-42.05x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Information Systems, Inc. (CASS) | $702.11M | 2.80x | N/A | 1024.49x | 1024.49x |
| Elmet Group Co. (ELMT)vs › | $709.71M | 2.74x | 2.84x | 2.84x | 2.84x |
| Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (PKOH)vs › | $692.05M | 1.72x | 1.77x | 1.60x | 1.28x |
| Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE)vs › | $688.52M | 6.01x | 4.55x | 3.77x | 9.63x |
| ADS-TEC Energy PLC (ADSE)vs › | $722.75M | -1.33x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (BWMN)vs › | $748.80M | N/A | 0.88x | 2.46x | 2.46x |
| Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI)vs › | $766.75M | 142.90x | 239.38x | 315.59x | 234.92x |
| LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS)vs › | $773.53M | 6.48x | 8.96x | 11.11x | 13.86x |
| Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP)vs › | $622.55M | -42.05x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Matthews International Corporation (MATW)vs › | $614.06M | 0.32x | 0.21x | 0.94x | 1.05x |
Interest Coverage
2.8x
Debt/Equity
0.33
Current Ratio
N/A
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 2.80x |
| 2024-09-30 | 3764.00x |
| 2023-06-30 | 207.23x |
| 2023-03-31 | 123.92x |
| 2019-12-31 | 4081.00x |
| 2016-06-30 | -71.64x |
| 2016-03-31 | -70.28x |
| 2015-12-31 | -281.15x |
| 2015-09-30 | -71.66x |
| 2015-06-30 | -68.09x |
| 2015-03-31 | -59.33x |
| 2014-12-31 | -217.36x |
| 2014-09-30 | -53.64x |
| 2014-06-30 | -51.97x |
| 2014-03-31 | -51.64x |
| 2013-12-31 | -157.38x |
| 2013-09-30 | -45.27x |
| 2013-06-30 | -45.26x |
| 2013-03-31 | -43.55x |
| 2012-12-31 | -149.98x |
| 2012-09-30 | -36.26x |
| 2012-06-30 | -38.09x |
| 2012-03-31 | -34.72x |
| 2011-12-31 | -101.55x |
| 2011-09-30 | -23.90x |
| 2011-06-30 | -21.76x |
| 2011-03-31 | -19.37x |
| 2010-12-31 | -69.96x |
| 2010-09-30 | -17.38x |
| 2010-06-30 | -17.99x |
| 2010-03-31 | -17.66x |
| 2009-12-31 | -64.34x |
| 2009-09-30 | 5.01x |
| 2009-06-30 | 4.86x |
| 2009-03-31 | 6.46x |
| 2008-12-31 | 10.45x |
| 2008-09-30 | 11.75x |
| 2008-06-30 | 9.71x |
| 2008-03-31 | 5.50x |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.55x |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.36x |
| 2007-06-30 | 4.01x |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.13x |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.82x |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.42x |
| 2006-06-30 | 4.69x |
| 2006-03-31 | 5.63x |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.50x |
| 2005-09-30 | 4.80x |
| 2005-06-30 | 4.27x |
| 2005-03-31 | 5.18x |
| 2004-12-31 | 4.67x |
| 2004-09-30 | 4.27x |
| 2004-06-30 | 4.22x |
| 2004-03-31 | 5.69x |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.92x |
| 2003-09-30 | 7.59x |
| 2003-06-30 | 8.38x |
| 2003-03-31 | 5.60x |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.77x |
| 2002-09-30 | 5.24x |