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 -105.10x is 6068% below its 5-year average of -1.70x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-105.10x–10.01x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, January 31, 2026. 207.99% below its 12-month average of -34.13x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-01-31): -105.10x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-105.10x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-34.13x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-11.12x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-1.70x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
3.34x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
4.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
4.04x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-207.99%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-845.54%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6068.13%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-3242.52%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-2531.35%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-2698.76%
SECTOR MEDIAN · REAL ESTATE
1.67x
median of 92 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-6412.60%
vs the sector median at left
J.W. Mays, Inc.
Market Cap
$80.61M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-105.10x
TTM Avg
-34.13x
3Y Avg
-11.12x
5Y Avg
-1.70x
Market Cap
$81.58M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$69.78M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.65x
TTM Avg
0.36x
3Y Avg
0.36x
5Y Avg
0.91x
Market Cap
$55.97M
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.05x
TTM Avg
3.17x
3Y Avg
3.62x
5Y Avg
3.36x
Market Cap
$106.86M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.68x
TTM Avg
0.68x
3Y Avg
0.68x
5Y Avg
0.68x
Market Cap
$44.23M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$32.94M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.08x
TTM Avg
1.39x
3Y Avg
1.39x
5Y Avg
1.39x
Market Cap
$131.17M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.W. Mays, Inc. (MAYS) | $80.61M | -105.10x | -34.13x | -11.12x | -1.70x |
| Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS)vs › | $81.58M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (ASPS)vs › | $69.78M | 0.65x | 0.36x | 0.36x | 0.91x |
| Global Self Storage, Inc. (SELF)vs › | $55.97M | 3.05x | 3.17x | 3.62x | 3.36x |
| Star Holdings (STHO)vs › | $106.86M | 0.68x | 0.68x | 0.68x | 0.68x |
| Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. (LOAN)vs › | $44.23M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. (BHM)vs › | $32.94M | -1.08x | 1.39x | 1.39x | 1.39x |
| Seven Hills Realty Trust (SEVN)vs › | $131.17M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alset Inc. (AEI)vs › | $27.22M | -252.26x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Murano Global Investments PLC Ordinary Shares (MRNO)vs › | $18.74M | -0.25x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
-105.1x
Debt/Equity
0.60
Current Ratio
3.00
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | -105.10x |
| 2025-04-30 | 10.01x |
| 2025-01-31 | -7.28x |
| 2024-10-31 | 2.13x |
| 2024-07-31 | -2.69x |
| 2024-04-30 | -4.46x |
| 2024-01-31 | -11.56x |
| 2023-10-31 | -1.24x |
| 2023-07-31 | -2.25x |
| 2023-04-30 | -0.54x |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.70x |
| 2022-10-31 | 5.04x |
| 2022-07-31 | -0.95x |
| 2022-04-30 | 0.51x |
| 2022-01-31 | -2.70x |
| 2021-10-31 | -5.05x |
| 2021-07-31 | 8.17x |
| 2021-04-30 | -2.80x |
| 2021-01-31 | -3.99x |
| 2020-10-31 | -4.22x |
| 2020-07-31 | -7.40x |
| 2020-04-30 | -9.16x |
| 2020-01-31 | -8.71x |
| 2019-10-31 | 7.09x |
| 2019-07-31 | 9.88x |
| 2019-04-30 | 20.80x |
| 2019-01-31 | 8.89x |
| 2018-10-31 | -0.28x |
| 2018-07-31 | 16.15x |
| 2018-04-30 | 9.73x |
| 2018-01-31 | 1.54x |
| 2017-10-31 | 7.41x |
| 2017-07-31 | 16.09x |
| 2017-04-30 | 18.25x |
| 2017-01-31 | 9.37x |
| 2016-10-31 | 12.20x |
| 2016-07-31 | 11.35x |
| 2016-04-30 | 20.85x |
| 2016-01-31 | 6.21x |
| 2015-10-31 | 10.82x |
| 2015-07-31 | 16.94x |
| 2015-04-30 | 12.87x |
| 2015-01-31 | 7.04x |
| 2014-10-31 | 8.23x |
| 2014-07-31 | 3.15x |
| 2014-04-30 | 3.66x |
| 2014-01-31 | 0.23x |
| 2013-10-31 | 7.42x |
| 2013-04-30 | 2.71x |
| 2013-01-31 | 2.72x |
| 2012-10-31 | 8.33x |
| 2012-07-31 | 9.12x |
| 2012-04-30 | 8.02x |
| 2012-01-31 | 4.78x |
| 2011-10-31 | 4.23x |
| 2011-07-31 | 4.12x |
| 2011-04-30 | 3.59x |
| 2011-01-31 | 1.32x |
| 2010-10-31 | 2.69x |
| 2010-07-31 | 1.60x |
| 2010-04-30 | 2.95x |
| 2010-01-31 | 1.73x |
| 2009-10-31 | 3.77x |
| 2009-07-31 | 3.76x |
| 2009-04-30 | 2.95x |
| 2009-01-31 | 4.15x |
| 2008-07-31 | 0.17x |
| 2007-01-31 | 0.80x |
| 2005-04-30 | 1.29x |
| 2004-10-31 | 2.28x |
| 2004-07-31 | 4.65x |