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Interest Coverage Ratio: 10.26x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 10.26x is 70% below its 5-year average of 34.74x, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.70x–128.05x).

As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 17.67% above its 12-month average of 8.72x.

Interest Coverage

HEI-A Interest Coverage Ratio

10.26x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-66.77% over 10Y
HEI-A Interest Coverage Ratio

HEI-A Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

HEI-A Interest Coverage Ratio

HEI-A Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

HEI-A Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

10.26x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

8.72x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

7.51x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

20.34x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

22.00x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

31.94x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

36.54x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+17.67%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+36.54%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-49.56%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-53.37%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-67.88%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-71.93%

HEI-A Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

HEI-A

HEICO Corporation

Current

Market Cap

$50.12B

Interest Coverage Ratio

10.26x

TTM Avg

8.72x

3Y Avg

7.51x

5Y Avg

20.34x

AXON

Axon Enterprise, Inc.

vs HEI-A

Market Cap

$48.12B

Interest Coverage Ratio

-0.66x

TTM Avg

15.52x

3Y Avg

15.52x

5Y Avg

15.52x

ROK

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

vs HEI-A

Market Cap

$52.49B

Interest Coverage Ratio

9.12x

TTM Avg

8.74x

3Y Avg

10.37x

5Y Avg

10.03x

AME

AMETEK, Inc.

vs HEI-A

Market Cap

$53.78B

Interest Coverage Ratio

23.82x

TTM Avg

19.79x

3Y Avg

19.62x

5Y Avg

17.78x

ODFL

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

vs HEI-A

Market Cap

$45.26B

Interest Coverage Ratio

4598.13x

TTM Avg

5940.57x

3Y Avg

4148.68x

5Y Avg

2954.41x

WAB

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation

vs HEI-A

Market Cap

$44.49B

Interest Coverage Ratio

8.31x

TTM Avg

8.16x

3Y Avg

6.89x

5Y Avg

6.04x

FAST

Fastenal Company

vs HEI-A

Market Cap

$55.79B

Interest Coverage Ratio

267.05x

TTM Avg

236.95x

3Y Avg

179.28x

5Y Avg

160.05x

LHX

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

vs HEI-A

Market Cap

$56.27B

Interest Coverage Ratio

3.60x

TTM Avg

3.29x

3Y Avg

3.30x

5Y Avg

4.95x

UAL

United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

vs HEI-A

Market Cap

$43.27B

Interest Coverage Ratio

3.86x

TTM Avg

3.75x

3Y Avg

2.81x

5Y Avg

2.81x

RKLB

Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

vs HEI-A

Market Cap

$58.15B

Interest Coverage Ratio

-8.64x

TTM Avg

N/A

3Y Avg

N/A

5Y Avg

N/A

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

10.3x

Debt/Equity

0.51

Current Ratio

2.83

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
The interest coverage ratio for HEI-A stock is 10.26x.
Is HEICO Corporation's interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 10.26x is 70% below its 5-year average of 34.74x, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.70x–128.05x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for HEI-A stock is 8.72x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for HEI-A stock is 7.51x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for HEI-A stock is 20.34x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for HEI-A stock is 22.00x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for HEI-A stock is 31.94x.
What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for HEICO Corporation (HEI-A)?
The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for HEI-A stock is 36.54x.

HEI-A Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-04-3010.26x
2026-01-318.81x
2025-10-318.49x
2025-07-318.36x
2025-04-307.67x
2025-01-317.10x
2024-10-316.76x
2024-07-315.73x
2024-04-305.26x
2024-01-314.70x
2023-10-314.72x
2023-07-3112.29x
2023-04-3013.85x
2023-01-3121.59x
2022-10-3144.38x
2022-07-3189.85x
2022-04-30123.59x
2022-01-31128.05x
2021-10-31111.74x
2021-07-3159.49x
2021-04-3046.75x
2021-01-3133.14x
2020-10-3135.54x
2020-07-3125.92x
2020-04-3028.98x
2020-01-3126.01x
2019-10-3122.98x
2019-07-3121.74x
2019-04-3021.96x
2019-01-3118.20x
2018-10-3120.95x
2018-07-3119.32x
2018-04-3018.57x
2018-01-3116.34x
2017-10-3126.16x
2017-07-3131.58x
2017-04-3039.50x
2017-01-3133.25x
2016-10-3138.10x
2016-07-3130.87x
2016-04-3028.63x
2016-01-3133.58x
2015-10-3153.87x
2015-07-3153.78x
2015-04-3048.68x
2015-01-3141.73x
2014-10-3141.13x
2014-07-3134.70x
2014-04-3034.12x
2014-01-3139.33x
2013-10-3147.20x
2013-07-3144.13x
2013-04-3055.65x
2013-01-3154.59x
2012-10-3174.04x
2012-07-3176.91x
2012-04-3057.49x
2012-01-3161.69x
2011-10-31870.70x
2011-07-315100.86x
2011-04-30866.13x
2011-01-31599.48x
2010-10-31345.10x
2010-07-31213.18x
2010-04-30155.43x
2010-01-31206.25x
2009-10-31183.67x
2009-07-31121.03x
2009-04-30190.35x
2009-01-31110.02x
2008-07-3161.91x
2008-04-3040.87x
2008-01-3126.95x

About HEICO Corporation

HEICO Corporation operates as a diversified enterprise, involved in the design, manufacturing, and global distribution of specialized products and services primarily for the aerospace, defense, and electronics sectors. Its activities span both domestic and international markets. The company's Flight Support Group division delivers a range of essential components and services. This encompasses producing replacement parts for jet engines and aircraft, as well as fabricating thermal insulation blankets, advanced renewable insulation systems, and various specialty components. The segment also functions as a distributor for critical hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, interconnect, mechanical, and electro-mechanical parts, serving commercial, regional, and general aviation clients. A significant aspect of its operations involves extensive repair and overhaul services for jet engine and aircraft components, avionics, instruments, composites, and flight surfaces on commercial aircraft, alongside maintaining avionics, navigation systems, and other vital instruments utilized in military aircraft. Within its Electronic Technologies Group segment, HEICO develops and supplies advanced technological products. This broad portfolio features electro-optical infrared simulation and testing equipment, electro-optical laser products, and diverse power equipment, including microwave solutions. The segment additionally produces electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding and suppression filters, high-speed interface products, high voltage interconnection devices, sophisticated advanced power electronics, and power conversion units. Essential safety devices such as underwater and emergency locator transmission beacons are also manufactured. Further specialized electronic offerings include traveling wave tube amplifiers, microwave power modules, three-dimensional microelectronic and stacked memory products, robust connectivity solutions designed for harsh environments, and custom molded cable assemblies. Completing its specialized array are radio frequency and microwave amplifiers, transmitters, and receivers; communications and electronic intercept receivers and tuners; self-sealing auxiliary fuel systems; active antenna systems; and nuclear radiation detectors. HEICO's varied client base predominantly includes entities within the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications, and broader electronics industries. The corporation, founded in 1957, is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida.

Hollywood, FL
10,000 employees
Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
CEO
Eric A. Mendelson