Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. 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 -9.42x is 233% below its 5-year average of 7.10x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-115.13x–284.18x).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 315.41% below its 12-month average of 4.37x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-05-31): -9.42x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-9.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.37x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-4.73x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
7.10x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
7.10x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-315.41%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-98.99%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-232.75%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-232.75%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
3.81x
median of 107 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-347.23%
vs the sector median at left
Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.
Market Cap
$10.31M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-9.42x
TTM Avg
4.37x
3Y Avg
-4.73x
5Y Avg
7.10x
Market Cap
$11.09M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-6.88x
TTM Avg
17.71x
3Y Avg
18.96x
5Y Avg
27.08x
Market Cap
$9.82M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
5.06x
3Y Avg
3.36x
5Y Avg
3.55x
Market Cap
$7.74M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
0.68x
3Y Avg
1.10x
5Y Avg
1.10x
Market Cap
$7.06M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.43x
TTM Avg
15.51x
3Y Avg
15.41x
5Y Avg
13.62x
Market Cap
$6.47M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-592.05x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$4.85M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-74.98x
TTM Avg
6077.54x
3Y Avg
6077.54x
5Y Avg
6077.54x
Market Cap
$16.50M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.59x
TTM Avg
0.14x
3Y Avg
3.53x
5Y Avg
2.50x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (JCTC) | $10.31M | -9.42x | 4.37x | -4.73x | 7.10x |
| Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (AEHL)vs › | $11.09M | -6.88x | 17.71x | 18.96x | 27.08x |
| Huadi International Group Co., Ltd. (HUDI)vs › | $9.82M | N/A | 5.06x | 3.36x | 3.55x |
| Blue Gold Limited (BGL)vs › | $8.32M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (ATCX)vs › | $7.74M | N/A | 0.68x | 1.10x | 1.10x |
| Bon Natural Life Limited (BON)vs › | $7.06M | -4.43x | 15.51x | 15.41x | 13.62x |
| Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (FMST)vs › | $6.47M | -592.05x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| China Natural Resources, Inc. (CHNR)vs › | $4.85M | -74.98x | 6077.54x | 6077.54x | 6077.54x |
| Mercer International Inc. (MERC)vs › | $16.50M | -1.59x | 0.14x | 3.53x | 2.50x |
| Gulf Resources, Inc. (GURE)vs › | $4.33M | -22.99x | 86.88x | 86.88x | 80.58x |
Interest Coverage
-9.4x
Debt/Equity
0.09
Current Ratio
4.22
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | -9.42x |
| 2026-02-28 | -8.09x |
| 2025-11-30 | 29.30x |
| 2025-08-31 | 19.34x |
| 2025-05-31 | -9.28x |
| 2024-05-31 | 38.69x |
| 2023-11-30 | -115.13x |
| 2023-08-31 | 3.80x |
| 2023-05-31 | 8.18x |
| 2023-02-28 | -10.57x |
| 2022-11-30 | -0.08x |
| 2022-08-31 | -4.36x |
| 2022-05-31 | 42.10x |
| 2022-02-28 | 22.75x |
| 2021-11-30 | -23.04x |
| 2021-08-31 | 89.61x |
| 2021-05-31 | 284.18x |
| 2015-08-31 | 68.80x |
| 2014-08-31 | 29.50x |
