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 3.31x is 20% above its 5-year average of 2.76x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-26.23x–22.27x).
59.15% below its 12-month average of 8.10x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 22.27x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.31x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
8.10x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.76x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.76x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
0.59x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
0.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-59.15%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+19.92%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+20.03%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+461.48%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+502.13%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
3.36x
median of 116 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-1.49%
vs the sector median at left
Century Aluminum Company
Market Cap
$3.69B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.31x
TTM Avg
8.10x
3Y Avg
2.76x
5Y Avg
2.76x
Market Cap
$3.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-11.29x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$3.65B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.25x
TTM Avg
6.79x
3Y Avg
5.65x
5Y Avg
9.10x
Market Cap
$3.96B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.42x
TTM Avg
5.42x
3Y Avg
5.42x
5Y Avg
5.42x
Market Cap
$3.17B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
200.68x
3Y Avg
164.44x
5Y Avg
140.10x
Market Cap
$4.36B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.15x
TTM Avg
2.99x
3Y Avg
2.64x
5Y Avg
2.54x
Market Cap
$2.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.52x
TTM Avg
15.36x
3Y Avg
17.96x
5Y Avg
24.51x
Market Cap
$2.76B
Interest Coverage Ratio
30.16x
TTM Avg
26.32x
3Y Avg
25.12x
5Y Avg
28.20x
Market Cap
$4.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.11x
TTM Avg
2.28x
3Y Avg
2.64x
5Y Avg
3.10x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Aluminum Company (CENX) | $3.69B | 3.31x | 8.10x | 2.76x | 2.76x |
| Almonty Industries Inc. (ALM)vs › | $3.73B | -11.29x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Aris Mining Corporation (ARIS)vs › | $3.65B | 9.25x | 6.79x | 5.65x | 9.10x |
| Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA)vs › | $3.96B | 5.42x | 5.42x | 5.42x | 5.42x |
| United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (USLM)vs › | $3.17B | N/A | 200.68x | 164.44x | 140.10x |
| Griffon Corporation (GFF)vs › | $4.36B | 2.15x | 2.99x | 2.64x | 2.54x |
| Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN)vs › | $2.79B | 8.52x | 15.36x | 17.96x | 24.51x |
| WD-40 Company (WDFC)vs › | $2.76B | 30.16x | 26.32x | 25.12x | 28.20x |
| Methanex Corporation (MEOH)vs › | $4.73B | 2.11x | 2.28x | 2.64x | 3.10x |
| Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA)vs › | $2.57B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
3.3x
Debt/Equity
0.34
Current Ratio
2.75
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 | 22.27x |
| 2026-03-31 | 8.20x |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.20x |
| 2025-09-30 | 5.07x |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.77x |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.91x |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.21x |
| 2024-09-30 | 5.36x |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.62x |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.21x |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.28x |
| 2023-09-30 | -2.63x |
| 2023-06-30 | -0.08x |
| 2023-03-31 | 3.16x |
| 2022-12-31 | -3.63x |
| 2022-09-30 | -6.52x |
| 2022-06-30 | -26.23x |
| 2022-03-31 | 11.14x |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.54x |
| 2021-09-30 | 6.01x |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.57x |
| 2021-03-31 | -3.97x |
| 2020-12-31 | -1.47x |
| 2020-09-30 | -3.99x |
| 2020-06-30 | -3.91x |
| 2020-03-31 | -0.66x |
| 2019-12-31 | -0.45x |
| 2019-09-30 | -3.94x |
| 2019-06-30 | -2.55x |
| 2019-03-31 | -4.79x |
| 2018-12-31 | -12.00x |
| 2018-09-30 | -2.79x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.84x |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.64x |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.73x |
| 2017-09-30 | 5.86x |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.37x |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.92x |
| 2016-12-31 | -28.03x |
| 2016-09-30 | -9.95x |
| 2016-06-30 | -0.90x |
| 2016-03-31 | -2.47x |
| 2015-12-31 | -5.26x |
| 2015-09-30 | -10.25x |
| 2015-06-30 | -6.30x |
| 2015-03-31 | 14.42x |
| 2014-12-31 | 12.21x |
| 2014-09-30 | 11.31x |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.67x |
| 2014-03-31 | -2.67x |
| 2013-12-31 | -1.69x |
| 2013-09-30 | -0.81x |
| 2013-06-30 | -3.95x |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.03x |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.45x |
| 2012-09-30 | -2.23x |
| 2012-06-30 | -0.86x |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.55x |
| 2011-12-31 | -4.52x |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.12x |
| 2011-06-30 | 5.72x |
| 2011-03-31 | 5.68x |
| 2010-12-31 | 12.45x |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.03x |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.94x |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.74x |
| 2009-12-31 | -1.07x |
| 2009-09-30 | 5.33x |
| 2009-06-30 | -3.37x |
| 2009-03-31 | -13.28x |
