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 -13.43x is 169% below its 5-year average of 19.38x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-121.89x–41.77x).
62.53% above its 12-month average of -35.84x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 6.88x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-13.43x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-35.84x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
11.60x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
19.38x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
25.64x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
21.78x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
18.09x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+62.53%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-215.82%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-169.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-152.37%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-161.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-174.23%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
3.21x
median of 143 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-518.38%
vs the sector median at left
MGP Ingredients, Inc.
Market Cap
$278.81M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-13.43x
TTM Avg
-35.84x
3Y Avg
11.60x
5Y Avg
19.38x
Market Cap
$283.82M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-42.06x
TTM Avg
2.39x
3Y Avg
3.08x
5Y Avg
2.90x
Market Cap
$299.10M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.62x
TTM Avg
3.12x
3Y Avg
8.27x
5Y Avg
7.65x
Market Cap
$300.95M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.62x
TTM Avg
3.12x
3Y Avg
8.27x
5Y Avg
7.65x
Market Cap
$303.76M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.62x
TTM Avg
3.12x
3Y Avg
8.27x
5Y Avg
7.65x
Market Cap
$308.64M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.62x
TTM Avg
3.12x
3Y Avg
8.27x
5Y Avg
7.65x
Market Cap
$309.17M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.62x
TTM Avg
3.12x
3Y Avg
8.27x
5Y Avg
7.65x
Market Cap
$312.67M
Interest Coverage Ratio
210.03x
TTM Avg
170.97x
3Y Avg
98.75x
5Y Avg
81.24x
Market Cap
$243.83M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.11x
TTM Avg
0.03x
3Y Avg
0.03x
5Y Avg
0.03x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) | $278.81M | -13.43x | -35.84x | 11.60x | 19.38x |
| Alico, Inc. (ALCO)vs › | $283.82M | -42.06x | 2.39x | 3.08x | 2.90x |
| CHS Inc. (CHSCM)vs › | $299.10M | 0.62x | 3.12x | 8.27x | 7.65x |
| CHS Inc. (CHSCN)vs › | $300.95M | 0.62x | 3.12x | 8.27x | 7.65x |
| CHS Inc. (CHSCP)vs › | $303.76M | 0.62x | 3.12x | 8.27x | 7.65x |
| CHS Inc. (CHSCL)vs › | $308.64M | 0.62x | 3.12x | 8.27x | 7.65x |
| CHS Inc. (CHSCO)vs › | $309.17M | 0.62x | 3.12x | 8.27x | 7.65x |
| Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)vs › | $312.67M | 210.03x | 170.97x | 98.75x | 81.24x |
| Suja Life, Inc. (SUJA)vs › | $243.83M | -1.11x | 0.03x | 0.03x | 0.03x |
| Forafric Global PLC (AFRI)vs › | $313.86M | -0.18x | 0.13x | 0.51x | 0.49x |
Interest Coverage
-13.4x
Debt/Equity
0.64
Current Ratio
6.99
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 | 6.88x |
| 2026-03-31 | -121.89x |
| 2025-12-31 | -87.00x |
| 2025-09-30 | 12.09x |
| 2025-06-30 | 10.71x |
| 2025-03-31 | -0.40x |
| 2024-12-31 | -14.92x |
| 2024-09-30 | 14.98x |
| 2024-06-30 | 19.68x |
| 2024-03-31 | 14.32x |
| 2023-12-31 | 21.35x |
| 2023-09-30 | 8.43x |
| 2023-06-30 | 34.43x |
| 2023-03-31 | 41.77x |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.95x |
| 2022-09-30 | 25.08x |
| 2022-06-30 | 22.88x |
| 2022-03-31 | 31.34x |
| 2021-12-31 | 34.10x |
| 2021-09-30 | 29.47x |
| 2021-06-30 | 25.06x |
| 2021-03-31 | 42.01x |
| 2020-12-31 | 53.41x |
| 2020-09-30 | 22.98x |
| 2020-06-30 | 18.03x |
| 2020-03-31 | 21.35x |
| 2019-12-31 | 44.16x |
| 2019-09-30 | 31.88x |
| 2019-06-30 | 33.88x |
| 2019-03-31 | 33.78x |
| 2018-12-31 | 49.15x |
| 2018-09-30 | 35.97x |
| 2018-06-30 | 38.52x |
| 2018-03-31 | 50.19x |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.93x |
| 2017-09-30 | 46.75x |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.78x |
| 2017-03-31 | 34.42x |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.12x |
| 2016-09-30 | 33.80x |
| 2016-06-30 | 27.83x |
| 2016-03-31 | 34.49x |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.63x |
| 2015-09-30 | 55.83x |
| 2015-06-30 | 73.67x |
| 2015-03-31 | 52.73x |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.98x |
| 2014-09-30 | 18.28x |
| 2014-06-30 | 14.09x |
| 2014-03-31 | 8.78x |
| 2013-12-31 | -3.67x |
| 2013-09-30 | -22.10x |
| 2013-03-31 | 4.48x |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.14x |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.88x |
| 2012-06-30 | -2.35x |
| 2012-03-31 | -8.80x |
| 2011-12-31 | -52.37x |
| 2011-09-30 | -22.61x |
| 2011-03-31 | 9.01x |
| 2010-12-31 | 30.81x |
| 2010-09-30 | 28.52x |
| 2010-06-30 | 18.12x |
| 2010-03-31 | -2.25x |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.94x |
| 2009-09-30 | 5.89x |
| 2009-06-30 | -3.44x |
| 2009-03-31 | -10.00x |
| 2008-12-31 | -58.78x |
| 2008-09-30 | -31.32x |
| 2008-06-30 | -37.16x |
| 2008-03-31 | -30.34x |
| 2007-12-30 | -3.85x |
| 2007-09-30 | -1.30x |
| 2007-07-01 | 7.84x |
| 2006-12-31 | 49.09x |
| 2006-10-01 | 48.74x |
| 2006-06-30 | 39.97x |
| 2006-03-31 | 7.87x |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.68x |
| 2005-09-30 | 40.26x |
| 2005-06-30 | 4.37x |
| 2005-03-31 | 6.30x |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.26x |
| 2004-06-30 | 15.38x |
| 2004-03-31 | 13.53x |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.03x |
| 2003-09-30 | 14.62x |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.89x |
| 2002-09-30 | -5.05x |