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 -0.53x is 75% above its 5-year average of -2.15x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-10.53x–123.17x).
101.88% below its 12-month average of 28.24x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-05-31): 123.17x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-0.53x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
28.24x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-2.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-2.15x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
4.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
5.04x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
5.04x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-101.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+80.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+75.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-112.46%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-110.51%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-110.51%
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
1.49x
median of 65 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-135.57%
vs the sector median at left
Educational Development Corporation
Market Cap
$11.08M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.53x
TTM Avg
28.24x
3Y Avg
-2.79x
5Y Avg
-2.15x
Market Cap
$8.46M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$14.36M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.17x
TTM Avg
2.33x
3Y Avg
2.50x
5Y Avg
4.02x
Market Cap
$6.28M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-347.56x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$16.03M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.43x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$5.80M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
56.54x
3Y Avg
56.54x
5Y Avg
56.54x
Market Cap
$16.55M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-47.46x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$18.73M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.37x
TTM Avg
0.62x
3Y Avg
0.58x
5Y Avg
1.09x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) | $11.08M | -0.53x | 28.24x | -2.79x | -2.15x |
| Gix Internet Ltd. (GIXI)vs › | $10.64M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Everbright Digital Holding Limited Ordinary Shares (EDHL)vs › | $8.46M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN)vs › | $14.36M | -0.17x | 2.33x | 2.50x | 4.02x |
| Global Interactive Technologies, Inc. (GITS)vs › | $6.28M | -347.56x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cardlytics, Inc. (CDLX)vs › | $16.03M | -4.43x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET)vs › | $5.80M | N/A | 56.54x | 56.54x | 56.54x |
| FingerMotion, Inc. (FNGR)vs › | $16.55M | -47.46x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (BBGI)vs › | $18.73M | -0.37x | 0.62x | 0.58x | 1.09x |
| Pop Culture Group Co., Ltd (CPOP)vs › | $2.49M | -23.98x | 14.98x | 24.38x | 25.73x |
Interest Coverage
-0.5x
Debt/Equity
0.16
Current Ratio
3.20
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 123.17x |
| 2025-11-30 | -4.07x |
| 2025-08-31 | -3.02x |
| 2025-05-31 | -3.10x |
| 2025-02-28 | -2.86x |
| 2024-11-30 | -2.08x |
| 2024-08-31 | -4.57x |
| 2024-05-31 | -2.91x |
| 2024-02-28 | -10.53x |
| 2023-11-30 | -1.30x |
| 2023-08-31 | -2.77x |
| 2023-05-31 | -1.17x |
| 2023-02-28 | -3.81x |
| 2022-11-30 | 0.35x |
| 2022-08-31 | -1.84x |
| 2022-05-31 | 0.73x |
| 2022-02-28 | 0.15x |
| 2021-11-30 | 15.02x |
| 2021-08-31 | 11.03x |
| 2021-05-31 | 25.21x |
| 2021-02-28 | 21.77x |
| 2020-11-30 | 46.05x |
| 2020-08-31 | 38.86x |
| 2020-05-31 | 13.72x |
| 2020-02-28 | 2.53x |
| 2019-11-30 | 16.85x |
| 2019-08-31 | 5.02x |
| 2019-05-31 | 7.22x |
| 2019-02-28 | 3.09x |
| 2018-11-30 | 15.90x |
| 2018-08-31 | 7.06x |
| 2018-05-31 | 10.94x |
| 2018-02-28 | 2.33x |
| 2017-11-30 | 11.58x |
| 2017-08-31 | 5.26x |
| 2017-05-31 | 6.72x |
| 2017-02-28 | 6.64x |
| 2016-11-30 | 6.80x |
| 2016-08-31 | 1.58x |
| 2016-05-31 | 3.92x |
| 2015-11-30 | 248.27x |
| 2015-08-31 | 38.43x |
| 2015-05-31 | 34.28x |
| 2004-11-30 | 61.01x |
| 2004-02-28 | 280.29x |
| 2003-11-30 | 282.28x |
| 2003-08-31 | 317.11x |
