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Interest Coverage Ratio: 3.84x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 3.84x is 53% below its 5-year average of 8.18x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-19.27x–31.00x).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 36.95% above its 12-month average of 2.81x.

Interest Coverage

MKSI Interest Coverage Ratio

3.84x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-87.60% 5Y
MKSI Interest Coverage Ratio

MKSI Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

MKSI Interest Coverage Ratio

MKSI Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

MKSI Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

3.84x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

2.81x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

1.84x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

8.18x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

10.97x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

167.11x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

170.36x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+36.95%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+109.19%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-52.98%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-64.94%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-97.70%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-97.74%

MKSI Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
MKS Inc. (MKSI)$27.71B3.84x2.81x1.84x8.18x
Everpure, Inc (PSTG)vs ›$28.49B15.64x13.28x12.82x12.82x
Entegris, Inc. (ENTG)vs ›$26.61B4.62x3.55x2.74x5.41x
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)vs ›$26.52B6.92x6.93x7.11x8.01x
Twilio Inc. (TWLO)vs ›$28.97BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Splunk Inc. (SPLK)vs ›$26.44B8.39x8.39x8.39x8.39x
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (TDY)vs ›$29.06B19.29x18.18x15.16x16.48x
Workday, Inc. (WDAY)vs ›$29.80B8.98x6.31x4.74x4.74x
Strategy Inc (MSTR)vs ›$25.35B-83.80x1145.05x1145.05x1145.05x
Fiserv, Inc. (FISV)vs ›$25.35B3.72x4.24x4.62x4.06x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

3.8x

Debt/Equity

1.73

Current Ratio

2.71

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The interest coverage ratio for MKSI stock is 3.84x.
Is MKS Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 3.84x is 53% below its 5-year average of 8.18x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-19.27x–31.00x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for MKSI stock is 2.81x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for MKSI stock is 1.84x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for MKSI stock is 8.18x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for MKSI stock is 10.97x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for MKSI stock is 167.11x.
What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for MKSI stock is 170.36x.

MKSI Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-313.84x
2025-12-313.04x
2025-09-302.60x
2025-06-302.45x
2025-03-312.09x
2024-12-312.06x
2024-09-302.00x
2024-06-301.38x
2024-03-311.03x
2023-12-310.27x
2023-09-301.27x
2023-06-30-19.27x
2023-03-310.01x
2022-12-311.94x
2022-09-301.48x
2022-06-3023.43x
2022-03-3128.67x
2021-12-3128.86x
2021-09-3029.17x
2021-06-3031.00x
2021-03-3124.38x
2020-12-3122.92x
2020-09-3017.64x
2020-06-3014.00x
2020-03-3110.10x
2019-12-317.42x
2019-09-304.71x
2019-06-305.04x
2019-03-311.54x
2018-12-3124.30x
2018-09-3031.47x
2018-06-3038.57x
2018-03-3124.24x
2017-12-3115.02x
2017-09-3014.37x
2017-06-3013.27x
2017-03-319.46x
2016-12-316.20x
2016-09-304.41x
2016-06-302.26x
2016-03-31512.70x
2015-12-312018.64x
2015-09-30725.67x
2015-06-301211.42x
2015-03-311270.54x
2014-12-311042.00x
2014-09-305630.00x
2014-06-302555.00x
2014-03-312222.24x
2013-12-31884.34x
2013-09-30948.62x
2013-06-30453.35x
2013-03-31334.00x
2012-12-31122.50x
2012-09-30199.75x
2012-06-30546.02x
2012-03-313707.67x
2011-12-312000.00x
2011-09-303426.00x
2011-03-3111301.60x
2010-12-31949.04x
2010-09-301716.75x
2010-06-301664.97x
2010-03-311938.77x
2009-09-3049.23x
2009-06-30-2934.85x
2009-03-31-846.02x
2008-09-3092.88x
2008-06-30201.64x
2008-03-3160.79x
2007-09-30120.15x
2007-06-30127.98x
2007-03-31165.35x
2006-12-3131.41x
2006-09-30156.24x
2006-06-30151.11x
2006-03-31107.73x
2005-12-3118.32x

About MKS Inc.

MKS Inc. (MKSI) functions as a worldwide supplier of sophisticated instruments, integrated systems, specialized components, and advanced process control solutions. The company's products are engineered to precisely measure, observe, deliver, evaluate, energize, and regulate essential operational factors within diverse manufacturing environments across the globe. Its offerings are categorized into three primary divisions: 1. Vacuum & Analysis: This segment provides cutting-edge solutions for managing pressure and vacuum, featuring both direct and indirect pressure sensing devices. It also offers material handling technologies, including flow and valve systems, alongside integrated pressure measurement and control subsystems designed for meticulous process regulation. Furthermore, it supplies power delivery apparatus such as microwave, radio frequency matching networks, and metrology tools, which are crucial for supplying energy to etching, stripping, and deposition procedures. Plasma and reactive gas products also fall under this division. 2. Light & Motion: Concentrating on light-based technologies, this unit features a broad spectrum of laser products, encompassing continuous wave, pulsed nanosecond, diode, diode-pumped solid-state, and fiber lasers. Its photonics portfolio includes motion control systems, optical tables with vibration isolation platforms, a variety of photonic instruments, precision optics and optical assemblies, opto-mechanical parts, temperature sensing devices vital for wafer fabrication, and laser/LED measurement equipment like power/energy meters, beam profilers, and optical/photonic subsystems. 3. Equipment & Solutions: This division specializes in laser-driven systems for printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing. Its offerings cover flexible interconnect PCB processing and high-density interconnect solutions for rigid PCB production and substrate preparation. Additionally, it provides test systems for multi-layer ceramic capacitors. MKS Inc. serves a wide array of sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing, industrial technologies, life and health sciences, academic research, and defense. The company distributes its products and services through its internal sales team, independent distributors, sales representatives, and directly via its online platforms and product catalogs. Founded in 1961, MKS Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts.

Andover, MA
10,200 employees
Technology / Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Sector
Technology
Industry
Hardware, Equipment & Parts
CEO
John T. C. Lee