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.
HEI-A Interest Coverage Ratio
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
HEI-A Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
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
HEICO Corporation
Market Cap
$50.12B
Interest Coverage Ratio
10.26x
TTM Avg
8.72x
3Y Avg
7.51x
5Y Avg
20.34x
Market Cap
$48.12B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.66x
TTM Avg
15.52x
3Y Avg
15.52x
5Y Avg
15.52x
Market Cap
$52.49B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.12x
TTM Avg
8.74x
3Y Avg
10.37x
5Y Avg
10.03x
Market Cap
$53.78B
Interest Coverage Ratio
23.82x
TTM Avg
19.79x
3Y Avg
19.62x
5Y Avg
17.78x
Market Cap
$45.26B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4598.13x
TTM Avg
5940.57x
3Y Avg
4148.68x
5Y Avg
2954.41x
Market Cap
$44.49B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.31x
TTM Avg
8.16x
3Y Avg
6.89x
5Y Avg
6.04x
Market Cap
$55.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
267.05x
TTM Avg
236.95x
3Y Avg
179.28x
5Y Avg
160.05x
Market Cap
$56.27B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.60x
TTM Avg
3.29x
3Y Avg
3.30x
5Y Avg
4.95x
Market Cap
$43.27B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.86x
TTM Avg
3.75x
3Y Avg
2.81x
5Y Avg
2.81x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEICO Corporation (HEI-A) | $50.12B | 10.26x | 8.72x | 7.51x | 20.34x |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)vs › | $48.12B | -0.66x | 15.52x | 15.52x | 15.52x |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)vs › | $52.49B | 9.12x | 8.74x | 10.37x | 10.03x |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME)vs › | $53.78B | 23.82x | 19.79x | 19.62x | 17.78x |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)vs › | $45.26B | 4598.13x | 5940.57x | 4148.68x | 2954.41x |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs › | $44.49B | 8.31x | 8.16x | 6.89x | 6.04x |
| Fastenal Company (FAST)vs › | $55.79B | 267.05x | 236.95x | 179.28x | 160.05x |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX)vs › | $56.27B | 3.60x | 3.29x | 3.30x | 4.95x |
| United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)vs › | $43.27B | 3.86x | 3.75x | 2.81x | 2.81x |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)vs › | $58.15B | -8.64x | N/A | N/A | 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
| DATE | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 10.26x |
| 2026-01-31 | 8.81x |
| 2025-10-31 | 8.49x |
| 2025-07-31 | 8.36x |
| 2025-04-30 | 7.67x |
| 2025-01-31 | 7.10x |
| 2024-10-31 | 6.76x |
| 2024-07-31 | 5.73x |
| 2024-04-30 | 5.26x |
| 2024-01-31 | 4.70x |
| 2023-10-31 | 4.72x |
| 2023-07-31 | 12.29x |
| 2023-04-30 | 13.85x |
| 2023-01-31 | 21.59x |
| 2022-10-31 | 44.38x |
| 2022-07-31 | 89.85x |
| 2022-04-30 | 123.59x |
| 2022-01-31 | 128.05x |
| 2021-10-31 | 111.74x |
| 2021-07-31 | 59.49x |
| 2021-04-30 | 46.75x |
| 2021-01-31 | 33.14x |
| 2020-10-31 | 35.54x |
| 2020-07-31 | 25.92x |
| 2020-04-30 | 28.98x |
| 2020-01-31 | 26.01x |
| 2019-10-31 | 22.98x |
| 2019-07-31 | 21.74x |
| 2019-04-30 | 21.96x |
| 2019-01-31 | 18.20x |
| 2018-10-31 | 20.95x |
| 2018-07-31 | 19.32x |
| 2018-04-30 | 18.57x |
| 2018-01-31 | 16.34x |
| 2017-10-31 | 26.16x |
| 2017-07-31 | 31.58x |
| 2017-04-30 | 39.50x |
| 2017-01-31 | 33.25x |
| 2016-10-31 | 38.10x |
| 2016-07-31 | 30.87x |
| 2016-04-30 | 28.63x |
| 2016-01-31 | 33.58x |
| 2015-10-31 | 53.87x |
| 2015-07-31 | 53.78x |
| 2015-04-30 | 48.68x |
| 2015-01-31 | 41.73x |
| 2014-10-31 | 41.13x |
| 2014-07-31 | 34.70x |
| 2014-04-30 | 34.12x |
| 2014-01-31 | 39.33x |
| 2013-10-31 | 47.20x |
| 2013-07-31 | 44.13x |
| 2013-04-30 | 55.65x |
| 2013-01-31 | 54.59x |
| 2012-10-31 | 74.04x |
| 2012-07-31 | 76.91x |
| 2012-04-30 | 57.49x |
| 2012-01-31 | 61.69x |
| 2011-10-31 | 870.70x |
| 2011-07-31 | 5100.86x |
| 2011-04-30 | 866.13x |
| 2011-01-31 | 599.48x |
| 2010-10-31 | 345.10x |
| 2010-07-31 | 213.18x |
| 2010-04-30 | 155.43x |
| 2010-01-31 | 206.25x |
| 2009-10-31 | 183.67x |
| 2009-07-31 | 121.03x |
| 2009-04-30 | 190.35x |
| 2009-01-31 | 110.02x |
| 2008-07-31 | 61.91x |
| 2008-04-30 | 40.87x |
| 2008-01-31 | 26.95x |
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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- Eric A. Mendelson