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 29% below its 5-year average of 1.69x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-7.36x–7.67x).
7.84% above its 12-month average of 1.11x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 7.67x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
1.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
1.11x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1.50x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
1.69x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
1.28x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
2.30x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
2.21x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+7.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-19.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-29.08%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-6.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-47.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-45.65%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
2.14x
median of 233 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-43.93%
vs the sector median at left
Lifetime Brands, Inc.
Market Cap
$212.78M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.20x
TTM Avg
1.11x
3Y Avg
1.50x
5Y Avg
1.69x
Market Cap
$216.79M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
271.32x
3Y Avg
254.49x
5Y Avg
254.49x
Market Cap
$203.55M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.60x
TTM Avg
2.92x
3Y Avg
2.73x
5Y Avg
10.78x
Market Cap
$202.75M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-20.17x
TTM Avg
34.96x
3Y Avg
34.96x
5Y Avg
34.96x
Market Cap
$201.26M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.22x
TTM Avg
0.97x
3Y Avg
0.91x
5Y Avg
1.41x
Market Cap
$199.17M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.21x
TTM Avg
1.67x
3Y Avg
3.14x
5Y Avg
2.78x
Market Cap
$242.04M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.22x
TTM Avg
2.19x
3Y Avg
2.89x
5Y Avg
2.89x
Market Cap
$245.13M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.72x
TTM Avg
1.24x
3Y Avg
1.65x
5Y Avg
2.43x
Market Cap
$178.36M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
826.28x
3Y Avg
826.28x
5Y Avg
633.22x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT) | $212.78M | 1.20x | 1.11x | 1.50x | 1.69x |
| The Lovesac Company (LOVE)vs › | $216.79M | N/A | 271.32x | 254.49x | 254.49x |
| Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC)vs › | $203.55M | 2.60x | 2.92x | 2.73x | 10.78x |
| American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT)vs › | $202.75M | -20.17x | 34.96x | 34.96x | 34.96x |
| Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA)vs › | $201.26M | 1.22x | 0.97x | 0.91x | 1.41x |
| RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK)vs › | $199.17M | 2.21x | 1.67x | 3.14x | 2.78x |
| Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK)vs › | $242.04M | -0.22x | 2.19x | 2.89x | 2.89x |
| Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)vs › | $245.13M | 0.72x | 1.24x | 1.65x | 2.43x |
| Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated (BSET)vs › | $178.36M | N/A | 826.28x | 826.28x | 633.22x |
| Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)vs › | $254.30M | -9.45x | 44.99x | 44.99x | 44.99x |
Interest Coverage
1.2x
Debt/Equity
1.19
Current Ratio
2.11
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 | 7.67x |
| 2026-03-31 | -0.04x |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.96x |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.34x |
| 2025-06-30 | -7.36x |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.22x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.76x |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.48x |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.23x |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.33x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.80x |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.59x |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.80x |
| 2023-03-31 | -0.34x |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.49x |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.66x |
| 2022-06-30 | -0.12x |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.16x |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.31x |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.65x |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.88x |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.30x |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.84x |
| 2020-09-30 | 5.21x |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.02x |
| 2020-03-31 | -5.33x |
| 2019-12-31 | -2.77x |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.25x |
| 2019-06-30 | -2.49x |
| 2019-03-31 | -0.46x |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.09x |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.18x |
| 2018-06-30 | -0.71x |
| 2018-03-31 | -6.33x |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.23x |
| 2017-09-30 | 7.96x |
| 2017-06-30 | -3.14x |
| 2017-03-31 | -1.99x |
| 2016-12-31 | 17.34x |
| 2016-09-30 | 8.76x |
| 2016-06-30 | -0.26x |
| 2016-03-31 | -4.37x |
| 2015-12-31 | 12.57x |
| 2015-09-30 | 6.71x |
| 2015-06-30 | -0.68x |
| 2015-03-31 | -1.52x |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.04x |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.96x |
| 2014-06-30 | -1.89x |
| 2014-03-31 | -1.58x |
| 2013-12-31 | 13.21x |
| 2013-09-30 | 9.14x |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.01x |
| 2013-03-31 | -0.10x |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.59x |
| 2012-09-30 | 5.83x |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.29x |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.90x |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.10x |
| 2011-09-30 | 5.76x |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.13x |
| 2011-03-31 | -0.01x |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.63x |
| 2010-09-30 | 4.89x |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.95x |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.04x |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.41x |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.31x |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.50x |
| 2009-03-31 | -1.17x |
| 2008-12-31 | -14.43x |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.49x |
| 2008-06-30 | -3.38x |
| 2008-03-31 | -4.20x |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.41x |
| 2007-09-30 | 5.33x |
| 2007-06-30 | -1.13x |
| 2007-03-31 | -368.00x |
| 2006-12-31 | 9.04x |
| 2006-09-30 | 8.07x |
| 2006-06-30 | -1.92x |
| 2006-03-31 | 5.73x |
| 2005-12-31 | 11.69x |
| 2005-06-30 | 8.41x |
| 2005-03-31 | 9.07x |
| 2004-12-31 | 30.62x |
| 2004-06-30 | 3.28x |
| 2004-03-31 | 5.39x |
| 2003-12-31 | 37.58x |
| 2003-09-30 | 26.54x |
| 2002-12-31 | 15.84x |
| 2002-09-30 | 9.64x |
