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 6.25x is in line with its 5-year average of 5.92x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-95.89x–601.32x).
27.20% below its 12-month average of 8.59x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-06-30): 17.18x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
6.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
8.59x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
6.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
5.92x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
20.69x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
20.69x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
19.11x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-27.20%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.07%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.61%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-69.79%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-69.79%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-67.29%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
3.41x
median of 115 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+83.28%
vs the sector median at left
Friedman Industries, Incorporated
Market Cap
$298.32M
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.25x
TTM Avg
8.59x
3Y Avg
6.25x
5Y Avg
5.92x
Market Cap
$292.52M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.66x
TTM Avg
0.66x
3Y Avg
0.66x
5Y Avg
4.13x
Market Cap
$278.17M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
32.26x
3Y Avg
32.26x
5Y Avg
32.26x
Market Cap
$358.20M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-99.46x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$226.12M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
9.27x
3Y Avg
5.68x
5Y Avg
5.68x
Market Cap
$187.22M
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.18x
TTM Avg
5.18x
3Y Avg
6.25x
5Y Avg
6.54x
Market Cap
$416.84M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-32.84x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$167.72M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2406.61x
TTM Avg
2406.61x
3Y Avg
2406.61x
5Y Avg
2406.61x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) | $298.32M | 6.25x | 8.59x | 6.25x | 5.92x |
| Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO)vs › | $292.52M | 0.66x | 0.66x | 0.66x | 4.13x |
| Gevo, Inc. (GEVO)vs › | $312.64M | -1.07x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Suncrete, Inc. Class A Common Stock (RMIX)vs › | $278.17M | N/A | 32.26x | 32.26x | 32.26x |
| ASP Isotopes Inc. Common Stock (ASPI)vs › | $358.20M | -99.46x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hudson Technologies, Inc. (HDSN)vs › | $226.12M | N/A | 9.27x | 5.68x | 5.68x |
| Hongli Group Inc. (HLP)vs › | $187.22M | 5.18x | 5.18x | 6.25x | 6.54x |
| Blue Moon Metals Inc. (BMM)vs › | $416.84M | -32.84x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5E Advanced Materials Inc. (FEAM)vs › | $167.72M | 2406.61x | 2406.61x | 2406.61x | 2406.61x |
| Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL)vs › | $466.34M | -9.12x | 15.72x | 17.20x | 17.20x |
Interest Coverage
6.3x
Debt/Equity
0.62
Current Ratio
2.90
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 | 17.18x |
| 2026-03-31 | 8.49x |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.05x |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.82x |
| 2025-06-30 | 10.39x |
| 2025-03-31 | 7.45x |
| 2024-12-31 | -2.47x |
| 2024-09-30 | -0.26x |
| 2024-06-30 | -2.05x |
| 2024-03-31 | 7.40x |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.81x |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.31x |
| 2023-06-30 | 19.18x |
| 2023-03-31 | 10.08x |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.19x |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.11x |
| 2022-06-30 | 28.69x |
| 2022-03-31 | -42.06x |
| 2021-12-31 | -95.89x |
| 2021-09-30 | 336.57x |
| 2021-06-30 | 601.32x |
| 2021-03-31 | 2302.23x |
| 2020-12-31 | 449.67x |
| 2020-09-30 | -50.69x |
| 2020-06-30 | -191.66x |
| 2020-03-31 | 173.62x |
| 2019-12-31 | -466.88x |
| 2018-12-31 | 489.05x |
| 2018-09-30 | 168.55x |
| 2018-03-31 | 140.38x |
| 2017-12-31 | 79.27x |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.26x |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.05x |
