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 0.49x is 27% below its 5-year average of 0.67x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.45x–2.36x).
56.19% below its 12-month average of 1.12x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-06-28): 2.35x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
0.49x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
1.12x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
0.44x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
0.67x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
1.00x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
1.18x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
1.13x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-56.19%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.99%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26.59%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-51.20%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-58.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-56.56%
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
0.63x
median of 87 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-22.22%
vs the sector median at left
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated
Market Cap
$157.39M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.49x
TTM Avg
1.12x
3Y Avg
0.44x
5Y Avg
0.67x
Market Cap
$161.64M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.64x
TTM Avg
2.64x
3Y Avg
2.64x
5Y Avg
2.64x
Market Cap
$172.53M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$193.98M
Interest Coverage Ratio
246.84x
TTM Avg
145.13x
3Y Avg
145.13x
5Y Avg
101.10x
Market Cap
$203.97M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-23.17x
TTM Avg
0.09x
3Y Avg
0.09x
5Y Avg
1.89x
Market Cap
$98.59M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-160.10x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$86.66M
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.96x
TTM Avg
3.96x
3Y Avg
3.96x
5Y Avg
3.96x
Market Cap
$85.41M
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.96x
TTM Avg
3.96x
3Y Avg
3.96x
5Y Avg
3.96x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) | $157.39M | 0.49x | 1.12x | 0.44x | 0.67x |
| Charter Communications, Inc. Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (CHTRP)vs › | $161.64M | 2.64x | 2.64x | 2.64x | 2.64x |
| CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI)vs › | $172.53M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Crexendo, Inc. (CXDO)vs › | $193.98M | 246.84x | 145.13x | 145.13x | 101.10x |
| National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI)vs › | $203.97M | -23.17x | 0.09x | 0.09x | 1.89x |
| GIBO Holdings Limited (GIBO)vs › | $98.59M | -160.10x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberty Capital Corporation (GLIBK)vs › | $86.66M | 3.96x | 3.96x | 3.96x | 3.96x |
| Liberty Capital Corporation (GLIBA)vs › | $85.41M | 3.96x | 3.96x | 3.96x | 3.96x |
| Angi Inc. (ANGI)vs › | $234.19M | 3.82x | 2.46x | 2.46x | 2.46x |
| MediaCo Holding Inc. (MDIA)vs › | $79.23M | -1.59x | 0.51x | 5.06x | 178.64x |
Interest Coverage
0.5x
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
1.17
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-28 | 2.35x |
| 2026-03-29 | 0.84x |
| 2025-12-28 | 0.51x |
| 2025-09-28 | 0.95x |
| 2025-06-29 | 0.94x |
| 2025-03-30 | 0.10x |
| 2024-12-29 | -0.02x |
| 2024-09-29 | -0.34x |
| 2024-06-23 | 0.49x |
| 2024-03-24 | -0.45x |
| 2023-12-24 | 0.77x |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.06x |
| 2023-06-25 | 1.19x |
| 2023-03-26 | 0.27x |
| 2022-12-25 | 1.07x |
| 2022-09-30 | -0.34x |
| 2022-06-26 | 0.63x |
| 2022-03-27 | -0.31x |
| 2021-12-26 | 2.36x |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.27x |
| 2021-06-27 | 1.25x |
| 2021-03-28 | 0.75x |
| 2020-12-27 | 1.75x |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.52x |
| 2020-06-28 | 0.89x |
| 2020-03-29 | 0.63x |
| 2019-12-29 | 1.49x |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.16x |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.25x |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.96x |
| 2018-12-30 | 2.11x |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.53x |
| 2018-06-24 | 1.56x |
| 2018-03-25 | 1.25x |
| 2017-12-24 | 2.19x |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.45x |
| 2017-06-25 | 1.43x |
| 2017-03-26 | 1.20x |
| 2016-12-25 | 1.98x |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.47x |
| 2016-06-26 | 1.56x |
| 2016-03-27 | 1.15x |
| 2015-12-27 | 2.12x |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.57x |
| 2015-06-28 | 1.37x |
| 2015-03-29 | 1.10x |
| 2014-12-28 | 2.00x |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.11x |
| 2014-06-29 | 1.46x |
| 2014-03-30 | 1.15x |
| 2013-12-29 | 1.93x |
| 2013-09-30 | -6.76x |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.22x |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.81x |
| 2012-12-30 | 1.68x |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.96x |
| 2012-06-24 | 0.95x |
| 2012-03-25 | 0.83x |
| 2011-12-25 | 2.83x |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.39x |
| 2011-06-26 | -12.98x |
| 2011-03-27 | 1.07x |
| 2010-12-26 | 3.66x |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.70x |
| 2010-06-27 | 2.10x |
| 2010-03-28 | 1.52x |
| 2009-12-27 | 3.42x |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.02x |
| 2009-06-28 | -0.70x |
| 2009-03-29 | -8.59x |
| 2008-12-28 | -1.89x |
| 2008-06-29 | 1.39x |
| 2008-03-30 | -50.65x |
