Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.96x
Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 5.96x is 75% below its 5-year average of 23.41x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-39.07x–118.40x).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 87.52% below its 12-month average of 47.72x.
CR Interest Coverage Ratio
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
CR Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
CR Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
CR Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.96x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
47.72x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
13.81x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
12.50x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
9.72x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
10.36x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-87.52%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-56.84%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-52.34%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-38.71%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-42.49%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
CR Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Company (CR) | $12.91B | 5.96x | 47.72x | 13.81x | 12.50x |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)vs › | $12.78B | 1.80x | 2.10x | 3.45x | 3.77x |
| Pentair plc (PNR)vs › | $12.28B | 12.36x | 10.71x | 9.33x | 17.93x |
| Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)vs › | $11.94B | 43.50x | 28.73x | 20.09x | 14.99x |
| Allegion plc (ALLE)vs › | $11.77B | 8.51x | 8.08x | 7.88x | 8.33x |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS)vs › | $14.27B | 11.69x | 6.57x | 12.96x | 18.85x |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $14.35B | 2.48x | 2.48x | 2.27x | 4.13x |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs › | $11.39B | N/A | 47.61x | 48.35x | 62.70x |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $14.63B | 5.92x | 5.01x | 4.86x | 6.25x |
| Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)vs › | $11.00B | 5.79x | 5.71x | 6.29x | 6.28x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
6.0x
Debt/Equity
0.59
Current Ratio
5.53
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 Crane Company (CR)?
- The interest coverage ratio for CR stock is 5.96x.
- Is Crane Company's interest coverage ratio high or low?
- The interest coverage ratio of 5.96x is 75% below its 5-year average of 23.41x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-39.07x–118.40x).
- What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Crane Company (CR)?
- The TTM average interest coverage ratio for CR stock is 47.72x.
- What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Crane Company (CR)?
- The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for CR stock is 13.81x.
- What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Crane Company (CR)?
- The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for CR stock is 12.50x.
- What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Crane Company (CR)?
- The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for CR stock is 9.72x.
- What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Crane Company (CR)?
- The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for CR stock is 10.36x.
CR Interest Coverage Ratio History
| DATE | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 5.96x |
| 2025-12-31 | 67.87x |
| 2025-09-30 | 118.40x |
| 2025-06-30 | 23.93x |
| 2025-03-31 | 22.47x |
| 2024-12-31 | 16.26x |
| 2024-09-30 | 14.41x |
| 2024-06-30 | 12.07x |
| 2024-03-31 | 11.29x |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.58x |
| 2023-09-30 | 16.23x |
| 2023-06-30 | 11.91x |
| 2023-03-31 | 11.74x |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.00x |
| 2022-09-30 | -39.07x |
| 2022-06-30 | 54.63x |
| 2022-03-31 | 89.71x |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.57x |
| 2021-09-30 | 13.16x |
| 2021-06-30 | 12.68x |
| 2021-03-31 | 10.76x |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.85x |
| 2020-09-30 | 5.27x |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.99x |
| 2020-03-31 | 6.54x |
| 2019-12-31 | -11.47x |
| 2019-09-30 | 9.34x |
| 2019-06-30 | 10.77x |
| 2019-03-31 | 9.55x |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.92x |
| 2018-09-30 | 10.07x |
| 2018-06-30 | 8.83x |
| 2018-03-31 | 6.46x |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.93x |
| 2017-09-30 | 10.98x |
| 2017-06-30 | 11.76x |
| 2017-03-31 | 10.37x |
| 2016-12-31 | -10.18x |
| 2016-09-30 | 11.28x |
| 2016-06-30 | 11.15x |
| 2016-03-31 | 9.40x |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.37x |
| 2015-09-30 | 10.24x |
| 2015-06-30 | 9.49x |
| 2015-03-31 | 8.69x |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.88x |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.99x |
| 2014-06-30 | 10.00x |
| 2014-03-31 | 8.30x |
| 2013-12-31 | 14.31x |
| 2013-09-30 | 13.31x |
| 2013-06-30 | 13.21x |
| 2013-03-31 | 13.37x |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.87x |
| 2012-09-30 | 13.08x |
| 2012-06-30 | 10.04x |
| 2012-03-31 | 11.67x |
| 2011-12-31 | -28.63x |
| 2011-09-30 | 12.68x |
| 2011-06-30 | 12.43x |
| 2011-03-31 | 11.00x |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.99x |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.33x |
| 2010-06-30 | 9.81x |
| 2010-03-31 | 7.92x |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.26x |
| 2009-09-30 | 8.13x |
| 2009-06-30 | 6.71x |
| 2009-03-31 | 5.60x |
| 2008-09-30 | 9.02x |
| 2008-06-30 | 12.92x |
| 2008-03-31 | 11.58x |
About Crane Company
Established in 1855 in Stamford, Connecticut, Crane Company, formerly known as Crane Holdings, Co., is a global industrial manufacturer and distributor of specialized engineered products. Operating across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, the company is structured into four main business divisions. The Aerospace & Electronics segment provides critical components and integrated systems, including both original equipment and aftermarket parts, primarily to commercial and military aerospace, defense, and space exploration markets. This encompasses products like pressure sensors for aircraft engine control, braking systems for fighter jets, power conversion solutions for spacecraft, and lubrication systems. Through its Process Flow Technologies division, Crane supplies engineered equipment for mission-critical fluid handling, offering a range of process and commercial valves, along with various pumps and related systems. The Payment & Merchandising Technologies segment delivers electronic devices and associated software, leveraging proprietary expertise in payment verification and authentication, automation, field service, remote diagnostics, and software designed to boost efficiency. Lastly, the Engineered Materials segment manufactures fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels and coils, predominantly used in the production of recreational vehicles and for commercial and industrial construction applications. Crane Company's diverse offerings cater to a wide array of end markets, including aerospace, defense, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, water and wastewater management, payment automation, non-residential and municipal construction, energy, banknote design and production, and numerous general industrial and consumer applications.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Max H. Mitchell