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 -22.99x is 64% above its 5-year average of -64.19x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-329.84x–430.91x).
44.88% below its 12-month average of -15.87x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): -36.51x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-22.99x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-15.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-129.61x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-64.19x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
-50.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
41.78x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
62.22x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-44.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+82.26%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+64.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+54.25%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-155.03%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-136.95%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
4.80x
median of 97 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-578.96%
vs the sector median at left
Gulf Resources, Inc.
Market Cap
$3.97M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-22.99x
TTM Avg
-15.87x
3Y Avg
-129.61x
5Y Avg
-64.19x
Market Cap
$4.86M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-74.98x
TTM Avg
6077.54x
3Y Avg
6077.54x
5Y Avg
6077.54x
Market Cap
$2.15M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.92x
TTM Avg
4.42x
3Y Avg
4.07x
5Y Avg
4.07x
Market Cap
$6.50M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-592.05x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$1.69M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-15.49x
TTM Avg
2.92x
3Y Avg
115.80x
5Y Avg
115.80x
Market Cap
$7.13M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.43x
TTM Avg
15.51x
3Y Avg
15.41x
5Y Avg
13.62x
Market Cap
$7.45M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
0.68x
3Y Avg
1.10x
5Y Avg
1.10x
Market Cap
$10.02M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
5.06x
3Y Avg
3.36x
5Y Avg
3.55x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Resources, Inc. (GURE) | $3.97M | -22.99x | -15.87x | -129.61x | -64.19x |
| China Natural Resources, Inc. (CHNR)vs › | $4.86M | -74.98x | 6077.54x | 6077.54x | 6077.54x |
| Capstone Holding Corp. (CAPS)vs › | $2.15M | -0.92x | 4.42x | 4.07x | 4.07x |
| Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (FMST)vs › | $6.50M | -592.05x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CN Energy Group. Inc. (CNEY)vs › | $1.69M | -15.49x | 2.92x | 115.80x | 115.80x |
| Bon Natural Life Limited (BON)vs › | $7.13M | -4.43x | 15.51x | 15.41x | 13.62x |
| Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (ATCX)vs › | $7.45M | N/A | 0.68x | 1.10x | 1.10x |
| Blue Gold Limited (BGL)vs › | $8.66M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Huadi International Group Co., Ltd. (HUDI)vs › | $10.02M | N/A | 5.06x | 3.36x | 3.55x |
| Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (AEHL)vs › | $10.37M | -6.88x | 17.71x | 18.96x | 27.08x |
Interest Coverage
-23.0x
Debt/Equity
0.15
Current Ratio
2.65
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 | -36.51x |
| 2026-03-31 | -10.64x |
| 2025-12-31 | -11.10x |
| 2025-09-30 | 13.54x |
| 2025-06-30 | -34.64x |
| 2025-03-31 | -212.24x |
| 2024-12-31 | -298.38x |
| 2024-09-30 | -216.21x |
| 2024-06-30 | -207.42x |
| 2024-03-31 | -212.22x |
| 2023-12-31 | -329.84x |
| 2023-09-30 | -96.39x |
| 2023-06-30 | -32.94x |
| 2023-03-31 | -26.98x |
| 2022-12-31 | -18.91x |
| 2022-09-30 | 430.91x |
| 2022-06-30 | 158.20x |
| 2022-03-31 | -1.88x |
| 2021-12-31 | 132.40x |
| 2021-09-30 | 218.94x |
| 2021-06-30 | -60.53x |
| 2021-03-31 | -89.02x |
| 2020-12-31 | 24.79x |
| 2020-09-30 | -84.75x |
| 2020-06-30 | -84.66x |
| 2020-03-31 | -136.49x |
| 2019-12-31 | -275.21x |
| 2019-09-30 | -185.56x |
| 2019-06-30 | -31.21x |
| 2019-03-31 | -164.74x |
| 2018-12-31 | -1135.03x |
| 2018-09-30 | -720.01x |
| 2018-06-30 | -158.19x |
| 2018-03-31 | -191.42x |
| 2017-12-31 | -570.37x |
| 2017-09-30 | 120.60x |
| 2017-06-30 | 439.38x |
| 2017-03-31 | 258.00x |
| 2016-12-31 | 190.57x |
| 2016-09-30 | 332.20x |
| 2016-06-30 | 376.69x |
| 2016-03-31 | 187.87x |
| 2015-12-31 | 210.78x |
| 2015-09-30 | 297.87x |
| 2015-06-30 | 285.44x |
| 2015-03-31 | 139.83x |
| 2014-12-31 | 81.10x |
| 2014-09-30 | 136.76x |
| 2014-06-30 | 143.66x |
| 2014-03-31 | 106.27x |
| 2013-12-31 | 148.32x |
| 2013-09-30 | 215.08x |
| 2013-06-30 | 137.71x |
| 2013-03-31 | 49.15x |
| 2012-12-31 | 51.73x |
| 2012-09-30 | 110.60x |
| 2012-06-30 | 140.69x |
| 2012-03-31 | 84.12x |
| 2011-12-31 | 36.18x |
| 2011-09-30 | 168.22x |
| 2011-06-30 | 203.66x |
| 2011-03-31 | 480.01x |
| 2010-12-31 | 37263.25x |
| 2010-09-30 | 50529.74x |
| 2010-06-30 | 420911.65x |
| 2010-03-31 | 63535.78x |
| 2009-12-31 | -1014.42x |
| 2009-09-30 | 109194.79x |
| 2009-06-30 | 364350.21x |
| 2009-03-31 | 328.34x |
| 2008-03-31 | 139.64x |
| 2007-12-31 | 59.22x |
| 2007-09-30 | 124.93x |
| 2007-06-30 | 198.16x |
| 2006-08-31 | 290.64x |
| 2006-05-31 | 270.18x |
| 2005-12-31 | 256.02x |
| 2005-11-30 | -4.92x |
| 2005-05-31 | 13.28x |
| 2005-02-28 | -3.26x |
