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 0.32x is 64% below its 5-year average of 0.89x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-8.80x–2.30x).
193.39% above its 12-month average of -0.34x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-06-30): -1.27x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
0.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-0.34x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
0.54x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
0.89x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
1.75x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
3.35x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
4.28x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+193.39%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-40.55%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-64.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-81.68%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-90.44%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-92.53%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
3.26x
median of 316 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-90.18%
vs the sector median at left
Matthews International Corporation
Market Cap
$607.87M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.32x
TTM Avg
-0.34x
3Y Avg
0.54x
5Y Avg
0.89x
Market Cap
$622.55M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-42.05x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$585.89M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-8.17x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$580.44M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.01x
TTM Avg
0.01x
3Y Avg
1.85x
5Y Avg
2.49x
Market Cap
$548.23M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
7.32x
3Y Avg
11.36x
5Y Avg
16.35x
Market Cap
$686.72M
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.01x
TTM Avg
4.55x
3Y Avg
3.77x
5Y Avg
9.63x
Market Cap
$512.57M
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.67x
TTM Avg
9.98x
3Y Avg
14.89x
5Y Avg
13.04x
Market Cap
$508.04M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
7.32x
3Y Avg
11.36x
5Y Avg
16.35x
Market Cap
$701.46M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
12271.51x
3Y Avg
12271.51x
5Y Avg
14611.88x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews International Corporation (MATW) | $607.87M | 0.32x | -0.34x | 0.54x | 0.89x |
| Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP)vs › | $622.55M | -42.05x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Enovix Corporation (ENVX)vs › | $585.89M | -8.17x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ)vs › | $580.44M | 0.01x | 0.01x | 1.85x | 2.49x |
| Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA)vs › | $548.23M | N/A | 7.32x | 11.36x | 16.35x |
| Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE)vs › | $686.72M | 6.01x | 4.55x | 3.77x | 9.63x |
| Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA)vs › | $512.57M | 8.67x | 9.98x | 14.89x | 13.04x |
| Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB)vs › | $508.04M | N/A | 7.32x | 11.36x | 16.35x |
| Cass Information Systems, Inc. (CASS)vs › | $701.46M | N/A | 12271.51x | 12271.51x | 14611.88x |
| Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc. (BBCP)vs › | $504.44M | 1.32x | 1.61x | 1.84x | 1.77x |
Interest Coverage
0.3x
Debt/Equity
1.29
Current Ratio
1.76
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 | -1.27x |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.09x |
| 2025-12-31 | -1.07x |
| 2025-09-30 | -0.61x |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.14x |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.51x |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.36x |
| 2024-09-30 | -3.65x |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.52x |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.70x |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.81x |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.30x |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.97x |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.91x |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.69x |
| 2022-09-30 | -8.80x |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.65x |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.18x |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.66x |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.06x |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.37x |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.07x |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.34x |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.59x |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.65x |
| 2020-03-31 | -8.85x |
| 2019-12-31 | -0.53x |
| 2019-09-30 | -6.05x |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.83x |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.37x |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.57x |
| 2018-09-30 | 4.44x |
| 2018-06-30 | 4.05x |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.37x |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.48x |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.52x |
| 2017-06-30 | 5.26x |
| 2017-03-31 | 4.06x |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.10x |
| 2016-09-30 | 6.40x |
| 2016-06-30 | 6.50x |
| 2016-03-31 | 4.37x |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.06x |
| 2015-09-30 | 5.96x |
| 2015-06-30 | 5.65x |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.91x |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.80x |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.38x |
| 2014-06-30 | 11.43x |
| 2014-03-31 | 8.04x |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.06x |
| 2013-09-30 | 7.47x |
| 2013-06-30 | 8.82x |
| 2013-03-31 | 8.22x |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.08x |
| 2012-09-30 | 6.60x |
| 2012-06-30 | 9.55x |
| 2012-03-31 | 9.27x |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.40x |
| 2011-09-30 | 14.75x |
| 2011-06-30 | 16.20x |
| 2011-03-31 | 13.65x |
| 2010-12-31 | 12.54x |
| 2010-09-30 | 18.22x |
| 2010-06-30 | 18.47x |
| 2010-03-31 | 14.97x |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.44x |
| 2009-09-30 | 9.23x |
| 2009-06-30 | 10.80x |
| 2009-03-31 | 7.74x |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.15x |
| 2008-09-30 | 3.37x |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.98x |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.56x |
| 2005-09-30 | 9.21x |
| 2004-09-30 | 14.30x |
