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 2.62x is 40% below its 5-year average of 4.37x, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.45x–7.28x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 30.56% below its 12-month average of 3.78x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.62x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
3.78x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
4.06x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
4.11x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
4.29x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
4.19x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
3.81x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-30.56%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-35.41%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-36.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-38.89%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-37.48%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-31.16%
SECTOR MEDIAN · FINANCIAL SERVICES
5.21x
median of 90 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-49.67%
vs the sector median at left
Main Street Capital Corporation
Market Cap
$5.06B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.62x
TTM Avg
3.78x
3Y Avg
4.06x
5Y Avg
4.11x
Market Cap
$5.77B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
0.91x
3Y Avg
2.36x
5Y Avg
2.52x
Market Cap
$2.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.95x
TTM Avg
4.25x
3Y Avg
3.37x
5Y Avg
5.68x
Market Cap
$8.12B
Interest Coverage Ratio
59.58x
TTM Avg
55.19x
3Y Avg
48.33x
5Y Avg
163.49x
Market Cap
$9.36B
Interest Coverage Ratio
13.29x
TTM Avg
11.97x
3Y Avg
11.69x
5Y Avg
24.88x
Market Cap
$743.18M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.41x
TTM Avg
0.41x
3Y Avg
1.04x
5Y Avg
2.23x
Market Cap
$697.88M
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.20x
TTM Avg
4.53x
3Y Avg
3.88x
5Y Avg
12.12x
Market Cap
$654.06M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.46x
TTM Avg
2.08x
3Y Avg
2.33x
5Y Avg
3.20x
Market Cap
$609.76M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) | $5.06B | 2.62x | 3.78x | 4.06x | 4.11x |
| Axos Financial, Inc. (AX)vs › | $5.77B | N/A | 0.91x | 2.36x | 2.52x |
| Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD)vs › | $2.73B | 1.95x | 4.25x | 3.37x | 5.68x |
| Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL)vs › | $8.12B | 59.58x | 55.19x | 48.33x | 163.49x |
| FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS)vs › | $9.36B | 13.29x | 11.97x | 11.69x | 24.88x |
| Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH)vs › | $743.18M | 0.41x | 0.41x | 1.04x | 2.23x |
| BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)vs › | $697.88M | 5.20x | 4.53x | 3.88x | 12.12x |
| Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs › | $654.06M | -0.46x | 2.08x | 2.33x | 3.20x |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs › | $609.76M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs › | $323.00M | 5.24x | 5.03x | 5.72x | 6.69x |
Interest Coverage
2.6x
Debt/Equity
0.82
Current Ratio
449.84
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 2.62x |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.29x |
| 2025-09-30 | 4.11x |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.90x |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.96x |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.03x |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.05x |
| 2024-06-30 | 3.90x |
| 2024-03-31 | 4.41x |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.67x |
| 2023-09-30 | 4.16x |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.30x |
| 2023-03-31 | 3.51x |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.86x |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.70x |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.45x |
| 2022-03-31 | 4.21x |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.56x |
| 2021-09-30 | 6.54x |
| 2021-06-30 | 7.28x |
| 2021-03-31 | 4.20x |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.27x |
| 2020-09-30 | 6.38x |
| 2020-06-30 | 3.02x |
| 2020-03-31 | -14.44x |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.13x |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.32x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.38x |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.73x |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.00x |
| 2018-09-30 | 6.66x |
| 2018-06-30 | 5.24x |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.27x |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.61x |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.19x |
| 2017-06-30 | 5.12x |
| 2017-03-31 | 4.31x |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.54x |
| 2016-09-30 | 4.98x |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.96x |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.78x |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.70x |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.10x |
| 2015-06-30 | 4.87x |
| 2015-03-31 | 4.51x |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.89x |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.12x |
| 2014-06-30 | 6.16x |
| 2014-03-31 | 5.47x |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.64x |
| 2013-09-30 | 4.82x |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.47x |
| 2013-03-31 | 6.62x |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.71x |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.96x |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.07x |
| 2012-03-31 | 3.33x |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.28x |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.79x |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.95x |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.55x |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.45x |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.08x |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.25x |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.62x |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.60x |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.74x |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.11x |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.27x |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.58x |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.72x |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.81x |
| 2008-03-31 | 2.97x |
| 2007-09-30 | 2.05x |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.16x |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.66x |