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 -3.83x is 73% above its 1-year average of -14.19x, near the high end of its 1-year range (-22.72x–-3.83x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, March 31, 2018. 65.81% above its 12-month average of -11.20x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2018 (2018-03-31): -3.83x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-3.83x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-11.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-14.19x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-14.19x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
-12.51x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+65.81%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+73.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+73.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+69.38%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
2.57x
median of 352 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-249.33%
vs the sector median at left
Lightbridge Corporation
Market Cap
$243.62M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-3.83x
TTM Avg
-11.20x
3Y Avg
-14.19x
5Y Avg
-14.19x
Market Cap
$244.30M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.56x
TTM Avg
9.46x
3Y Avg
8.80x
5Y Avg
7.22x
Market Cap
$242.93M
Interest Coverage Ratio
178798.10x
TTM Avg
178798.10x
3Y Avg
178798.10x
5Y Avg
178798.10x
Market Cap
$240.75M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.90x
TTM Avg
1.80x
3Y Avg
1.80x
5Y Avg
17.07x
Outdoor Holding Company - 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock
Market Cap
$248.17M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.46x
TTM Avg
0.46x
3Y Avg
2.10x
5Y Avg
16.31x
Market Cap
$246.23M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$258.46M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.46x
TTM Avg
0.46x
3Y Avg
2.10x
5Y Avg
16.31x
Market Cap
$260.92M
Interest Coverage Ratio
13.89x
TTM Avg
11.51x
3Y Avg
8.37x
5Y Avg
8.47x
Market Cap
$265.58M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
683.41x
3Y Avg
683.41x
5Y Avg
683.41x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightbridge Corporation (LTBR) | $243.62M | -3.83x | -11.20x | -14.19x | -14.19x |
| Pamt Corp. (PAMT)vs › | $244.30M | -4.56x | 9.46x | 8.80x | 7.22x |
| BNB Standard Corp. (BNC)vs › | $242.93M | 178798.10x | 178798.10x | 178798.10x | 178798.10x |
| AerSale Corporation (ASLE)vs › | $240.75M | 1.90x | 1.80x | 1.80x | 17.07x |
| Outdoor Holding Company - 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (POWWP)vs › | $248.17M | 0.46x | 0.46x | 2.10x | 16.31x |
| AIAI Holdings Corporation Class A Common Stock (AIAI)vs › | $246.23M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Outdoor Holding Company (POWW)vs › | $258.46M | 0.46x | 0.46x | 2.10x | 16.31x |
| Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (PPIH)vs › | $260.92M | 13.89x | 11.51x | 8.37x | 8.47x |
| Omega Flex, Inc. (OFLX)vs › | $265.58M | N/A | 683.41x | 683.41x | 683.41x |
| FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL)vs › | $221.32M | 1.93x | 3.69x | 2.69x | 2.69x |
Interest Coverage
-3.8x
Debt/Equity
0.00
Current Ratio
116.56
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 |
|---|---|
| 2018-03-31 | -3.83x |
| 2017-12-31 | -15.19x |
| 2017-09-30 | -12.25x |
| 2017-06-30 | -11.51x |
| 2017-03-31 | -13.22x |
| 2016-12-31 | -22.72x |
| 2016-09-30 | -20.59x |
| 2008-06-30 | -0.74x |
| 2007-12-31 | 53.34x |
