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 -15.68x is 92% above its 5-year average of -189.11x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-623.67x–-5.77x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 93.20% above its 12-month average of -230.75x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2025 (2025-09-30): -15.68x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-15.68x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-230.75x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-109.15x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-189.11x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
-182.28x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
-10.95x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+93.20%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+85.63%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+91.71%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+91.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-43.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
0.77x
median of 90 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-2136.80%
vs the sector median at left
Marchex, Inc.
Market Cap
$59.81M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-15.68x
TTM Avg
-230.75x
3Y Avg
-109.15x
5Y Avg
-189.11x
Market Cap
$53.35M
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.19x
TTM Avg
4.19x
3Y Avg
4.19x
5Y Avg
4.19x
Market Cap
$45.55M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-27.50x
TTM Avg
1.82x
3Y Avg
2.38x
5Y Avg
2.38x
Market Cap
$45.84M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
179.06x
3Y Avg
139.46x
5Y Avg
135.55x
Market Cap
$44.96M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-35.48x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$44.10M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.29x
TTM Avg
13.15x
3Y Avg
13.15x
5Y Avg
13.15x
Market Cap
$43.00M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-290.31x
TTM Avg
31.86x
3Y Avg
31.86x
5Y Avg
31.86x
Market Cap
$79.01M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-6.36x
TTM Avg
1.17x
3Y Avg
1.24x
5Y Avg
1.24x
Market Cap
$39.12M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-10.50x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchex, Inc. (MCHX) | $59.81M | -15.68x | -230.75x | -109.15x | -189.11x |
| Grandstand Limited (GRSD)vs › | $53.35M | 4.19x | 4.19x | 4.19x | 4.19x |
| Cineverse Corp. (CNVS)vs › | $45.55M | -27.50x | 1.82x | 2.38x | 2.38x |
| Cheer Holding, Inc. (CHR)vs › | $45.84M | N/A | 179.06x | 139.46x | 135.55x |
| FreeCast, Inc. Class A Common Stock (CAST)vs › | $44.96M | -35.48x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD)vs › | $44.10M | -2.29x | 13.15x | 13.15x | 13.15x |
| IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA)vs › | $43.00M | -290.31x | 31.86x | 31.86x | 31.86x |
| Fluent, Inc. (FLNT)vs › | $79.01M | -6.36x | 1.17x | 1.24x | 1.24x |
| Elauwit Connection, Inc. Common Stock (ELWT)vs › | $39.12M | -10.50x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| MediaCo Holding Inc. (MDIA)vs › | $82.74M | -1.59x | 0.51x | 5.06x | 178.64x |
Interest Coverage
-15.7x
Debt/Equity
0.02
Current Ratio
2.29
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | -15.68x |
| 2025-03-31 | -623.67x |
| 2024-12-31 | -52.90x |
| 2024-06-30 | -23.29x |
| 2024-03-31 | -16.83x |
| 2023-12-31 | -5.77x |
| 2023-09-30 | -25.88x |
| 2022-03-31 | -72.90x |
| 2021-09-30 | -135.50x |
| 2021-06-30 | -150.74x |
| 2021-03-31 | -437.25x |
| 2020-12-31 | -382.00x |
| 2020-09-30 | -516.00x |
| 2017-12-31 | -3.64x |
| 2016-12-31 | -83.90x |
| 2016-09-30 | -1941.33x |
| 2016-06-30 | -2020.91x |
| 2016-03-31 | -914.25x |
| 2015-12-31 | 178.14x |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.09x |
| 2015-06-30 | -81.44x |
| 2015-03-31 | 242.79x |
| 2014-12-31 | 31.05x |
| 2014-09-30 | 64.47x |
| 2014-06-30 | 90.05x |
| 2014-03-31 | 75.58x |
| 2013-12-31 | 81.26x |
| 2013-09-30 | 50.30x |
| 2013-06-30 | -5.16x |
| 2013-03-31 | 13.05x |
| 2012-12-31 | -957.26x |
| 2012-09-30 | -4.47x |
| 2012-06-30 | 9.80x |
| 2012-03-31 | -3.04x |
| 2011-12-31 | 10.13x |
| 2011-09-30 | 11.24x |
| 2011-06-30 | 5.99x |
| 2011-03-31 | -45.60x |
| 2010-12-31 | -215.10x |
| 2010-09-30 | -19.86x |
| 2010-06-30 | -164.46x |
| 2010-03-31 | 10.30x |
| 2009-12-31 | 1663.80x |
| 2009-09-30 | -23.22x |
| 2009-06-30 | -48.74x |
| 2009-03-31 | -165.98x |