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 1.20x is 31% below its 5-year average of 1.73x, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.24x–3.23x).
12.46% below its 12-month average of 1.37x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 2.67x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
1.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
1.37x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1.59x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
1.73x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
1.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-12.46%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-24.62%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-30.56%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.39%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
2.36x
median of 63 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-49.15%
vs the sector median at left
Global Water Resources, Inc.
Market Cap
$233.85M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.20x
TTM Avg
1.37x
3Y Avg
1.59x
5Y Avg
1.73x
Market Cap
$226.88M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.82x
TTM Avg
2.72x
3Y Avg
2.98x
5Y Avg
3.10x
Market Cap
$250.02M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.81x
TTM Avg
0.51x
3Y Avg
0.51x
5Y Avg
0.51x
Market Cap
$264.59M
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.00x
TTM Avg
22.95x
3Y Avg
42.03x
5Y Avg
42.03x
Market Cap
$282.11M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.81x
TTM Avg
0.51x
3Y Avg
0.51x
5Y Avg
0.51x
Market Cap
$332.53M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-5.81x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$347.62M
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.10x
TTM Avg
3.54x
3Y Avg
3.08x
5Y Avg
3.04x
Market Cap
$357.71M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
8.78x
3Y Avg
8.78x
5Y Avg
8.78x
Market Cap
$401.67M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-23.63x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) | $233.85M | 1.20x | 1.37x | 1.59x | 1.73x |
| RGC Resources, Inc. (RGCO)vs › | $226.88M | 2.82x | 2.72x | 2.98x | 3.10x |
| Cadiz Inc. (CDZIP)vs › | $250.02M | -2.81x | 0.51x | 0.51x | 0.51x |
| Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)vs › | $264.59M | 18.00x | 22.95x | 42.03x | 42.03x |
| Cadiz Inc. (CDZI)vs › | $282.11M | -2.81x | 0.51x | 0.51x | 0.51x |
| Terrestrial Energy Inc. (IMSR)vs › | $332.53M | -5.81x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)vs › | $347.62M | 4.10x | 3.54x | 3.08x | 3.04x |
| Digi Power X Inc. (DGXX)vs › | $357.71M | N/A | 8.78x | 8.78x | 8.78x |
| Terra Innovatum Global N.V. Ordinary shares (NKLR)vs › | $401.67M | -23.63x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VivoPower PLC (VIVO)vs › | $55.32M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
1.2x
Debt/Equity
1.60
Current Ratio
0.68
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 | 2.67x |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.24x |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.24x |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.96x |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.75x |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.85x |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.87x |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.65x |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.86x |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.81x |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.42x |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.05x |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.35x |
| 2023-03-31 | 3.23x |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.80x |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.53x |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.33x |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.13x |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.05x |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.79x |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.73x |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.79x |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.69x |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.15x |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.27x |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.34x |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.71x |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.91x |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.67x |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.88x |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.28x |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.51x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.15x |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.11x |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.39x |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.21x |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.31x |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.84x |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.56x |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.20x |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.12x |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.58x |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.79x |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.87x |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.11x |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.37x |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.29x |
