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 0.84x is 63% below its 5-year average of 2.29x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-3.40x–14.75x).
30.52% below its 12-month average of 1.21x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.80x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
0.84x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
1.21x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.29x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
1.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
1.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
4.43x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-30.52%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-30.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-63.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-32.98%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-32.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-81.03%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
4.29x
median of 252 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-80.40%
vs the sector median at left
First Advantage Corporation
Market Cap
$3.15B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.84x
TTM Avg
1.21x
3Y Avg
1.20x
5Y Avg
2.29x
Market Cap
$3.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.14x
TTM Avg
12.35x
3Y Avg
22.61x
5Y Avg
20.09x
Market Cap
$3.04B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.92x
TTM Avg
2.59x
3Y Avg
2.79x
5Y Avg
2.61x
Market Cap
$3.34B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
3338.36x
3Y Avg
2738.61x
5Y Avg
2738.61x
Market Cap
$2.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.30x
TTM Avg
17.26x
3Y Avg
26.14x
5Y Avg
24.01x
Market Cap
$3.38B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.03x
TTM Avg
6.04x
3Y Avg
4.85x
5Y Avg
4.07x
Market Cap
$2.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.86x
TTM Avg
6.41x
3Y Avg
5.78x
5Y Avg
32.16x
Market Cap
$3.58B
Interest Coverage Ratio
74.24x
TTM Avg
62.56x
3Y Avg
38.06x
5Y Avg
31.00x
Market Cap
$3.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
1208.75x
3Y Avg
634.29x
5Y Avg
437.85x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Advantage Corporation (FA) | $3.15B | 0.84x | 1.21x | 1.20x | 2.29x |
| Atkore Inc. (ATKR)vs › | $3.20B | 7.14x | 12.35x | 22.61x | 20.09x |
| DXP Enterprises, Inc. (DXPE)vs › | $3.04B | 2.92x | 2.59x | 2.79x | 2.61x |
| Exponent, Inc. (EXPO)vs › | $3.34B | N/A | 3338.36x | 2738.61x | 2738.61x |
| ArcBest Corp (ARCB)vs › | $2.93B | 7.30x | 17.26x | 26.14x | 24.01x |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM)vs › | $3.38B | 7.03x | 6.04x | 4.85x | 4.07x |
| Maximus, Inc. (MMS)vs › | $2.86B | 6.86x | 6.41x | 5.78x | 32.16x |
| Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK)vs › | $3.58B | 74.24x | 62.56x | 38.06x | 31.00x |
| Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI)vs › | $3.62B | N/A | 1208.75x | 634.29x | 437.85x |
| Plug Power Inc. (PLUG)vs › | $2.64B | -10.43x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
0.8x
Debt/Equity
1.58
Current Ratio
2.53
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 | 1.80x |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.14x |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.17x |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.03x |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.89x |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.16x |
| 2024-12-31 | -3.40x |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.53x |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.35x |
| 2024-03-31 | -0.20x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.27x |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.07x |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.54x |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.30x |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.53x |
| 2022-09-30 | 14.75x |
| 2022-06-30 | 7.32x |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.15x |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.15x |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.65x |
| 2021-03-31 | -0.47x |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.37x |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.45x |
| 2020-06-30 | -0.45x |
| 2020-03-31 | -0.33x |
| 2009-09-30 | 78.82x |
| 2009-06-30 | 74.56x |
| 2009-03-31 | 50.24x |
| 2008-12-31 | -1.19x |
| 2008-09-30 | 134.10x |
| 2008-06-30 | 22.32x |
| 2008-03-31 | 63.90x |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.87x |
| 2007-09-30 | 17.37x |
| 2007-06-30 | 13.26x |
| 2007-03-31 | 8.26x |
| 2006-09-30 | 10.24x |
| 2006-06-30 | 10.18x |
| 2006-03-31 | 6.90x |
| 2005-09-30 | 22.02x |
| 2005-06-30 | 3.35x |
| 2005-03-31 | 6.30x |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.99x |
| 2004-09-30 | 13.06x |
| 2004-06-30 | 12.21x |
| 2004-03-31 | 6.01x |
| 2003-12-21 | -22.07x |
| 2003-09-30 | 1263.50x |
| 2003-06-30 | 128.91x |
| 2003-03-31 | 87.75x |
