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 5.18x is 109% above its 4-year average of 2.48x, near the high end of its 4-year range (-7.84x–7.26x).
39.44% above its 12-month average of 3.71x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2025 (2025-12-31): 4.24x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.18x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
3.71x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1.96x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.48x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+39.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+164.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+108.91%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
3.75x
median of 108 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+38.32%
vs the sector median at left
Hongli Group Inc.
Market Cap
$185.35M
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.18x
TTM Avg
3.71x
3Y Avg
1.96x
5Y Avg
2.48x
Market Cap
$162.12M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2406.61x
TTM Avg
2406.61x
3Y Avg
2406.61x
5Y Avg
2406.61x
Market Cap
$224.02M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
9.27x
3Y Avg
5.68x
5Y Avg
5.68x
Market Cap
$124.66M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
11.85x
3Y Avg
11.85x
5Y Avg
8.85x
Market Cap
$123.84M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.61x
TTM Avg
0.80x
3Y Avg
0.80x
5Y Avg
0.80x
Market Cap
$98.37M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-19.45x
TTM Avg
4.65x
3Y Avg
5.87x
5Y Avg
9.52x
Market Cap
$79.71M
Interest Coverage Ratio
303.44x
TTM Avg
303.44x
3Y Avg
566.36x
5Y Avg
566.36x
Market Cap
$292.86M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.66x
TTM Avg
0.66x
3Y Avg
0.66x
5Y Avg
4.13x
Market Cap
$79.18M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-44.12x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hongli Group Inc. (HLP) | $185.35M | 5.18x | 3.71x | 1.96x | 2.48x |
| 5E Advanced Materials Inc. (FEAM)vs › | $162.12M | 2406.61x | 2406.61x | 2406.61x | 2406.61x |
| Hudson Technologies, Inc. (HDSN)vs › | $224.02M | N/A | 9.27x | 5.68x | 5.68x |
| Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT)vs › | $124.66M | N/A | 11.85x | 11.85x | 8.85x |
| Aemetis, Inc. (AMTX)vs › | $123.84M | -0.61x | 0.80x | 0.80x | 0.80x |
| Caesarstone Ltd. (CSTE)vs › | $98.37M | -19.45x | 4.65x | 5.87x | 9.52x |
| Julong Holding Limited (JLHL)vs › | $79.71M | 303.44x | 303.44x | 566.36x | 566.36x |
| Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO)vs › | $292.86M | 0.66x | 0.66x | 0.66x | 4.13x |
| Atlas Lithium Corporation (ATLX)vs › | $79.18M | -44.12x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC)vs › | $74.09M | -9.96x | 308.22x | 387.19x | 311.87x |
Interest Coverage
5.2x
Debt/Equity
0.20
Current Ratio
1.12
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.24x |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.46x |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.44x |
| 2024-06-30 | -7.84x |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.75x |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.40x |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.26x |
| 2022-06-30 | 6.12x |
| 2019-12-31 | 11.25x |
| 2019-06-30 | 11.25x |
