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 6.86x is 14% above its 5-year average of 5.99x, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.85x–47.03x).
3.95% above its 12-month average of 6.60x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 6.76x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
6.86x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
6.60x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
6.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
5.99x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
59.59x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
60.33x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.95%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.50%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-88.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-88.63%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
7.16x
median of 157 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-4.19%
vs the sector median at left
Maximus, Inc.
Market Cap
$2.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.86x
TTM Avg
6.60x
3Y Avg
6.32x
5Y Avg
5.99x
Market Cap
$3.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.14x
TTM Avg
12.35x
3Y Avg
22.61x
5Y Avg
20.09x
Market Cap
$3.34B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
3338.36x
3Y Avg
2738.61x
5Y Avg
2738.61x
Market Cap
$3.38B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.03x
TTM Avg
6.04x
3Y Avg
4.85x
5Y Avg
4.07x
Market Cap
$2.29B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$2.28B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-20.88x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$3.58B
Interest Coverage Ratio
74.24x
TTM Avg
62.56x
3Y Avg
38.06x
5Y Avg
31.00x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus, Inc. (MMS) | $2.86B | 6.86x | 6.60x | 6.32x | 5.99x |
| Plug Power Inc. (PLUG)vs › | $2.64B | -10.43x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Atkore Inc. (ATKR)vs › | $3.20B | 7.14x | 12.35x | 22.61x | 20.09x |
| Redwire Corp (RDW)vs › | $2.49B | -5.78x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Exponent, Inc. (EXPO)vs › | $3.34B | N/A | 3338.36x | 2738.61x | 2738.61x |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM)vs › | $3.38B | 7.03x | 6.04x | 4.85x | 4.07x |
| NuScale Power Corporation (SMR)vs › | $2.29B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Intuitive Machines, Inc. (LUNR)vs › | $2.28B | -20.88x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK)vs › | $3.58B | 74.24x | 62.56x | 38.06x | 31.00x |
| Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)vs › | $2.10B | 1.31x | 1.56x | 1.57x | 1.52x |
Interest Coverage
6.9x
Debt/Equity
0.99
Current Ratio
2.42
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 | 6.76x |
| 2026-03-31 | 6.24x |
| 2025-12-31 | 7.17x |
| 2025-09-30 | 5.51x |
| 2025-06-30 | 7.32x |
| 2025-03-31 | 7.12x |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.15x |
| 2024-09-30 | 5.63x |
| 2024-06-30 | 6.91x |
| 2024-03-31 | 6.27x |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.08x |
| 2023-09-30 | 4.71x |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.85x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.98x |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.53x |
| 2022-09-30 | 6.09x |
| 2022-06-30 | 5.24x |
| 2022-03-31 | 8.00x |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.72x |
| 2021-09-30 | 6.56x |
| 2021-06-30 | 47.03x |
| 2021-03-31 | 153.02x |
| 2020-12-31 | 434.20x |
| 2020-09-30 | 172.00x |
| 2020-06-30 | 140.24x |
| 2020-03-31 | 87.50x |
| 2019-12-31 | 163.50x |
| 2019-09-30 | 226.17x |
| 2019-06-30 | 199.03x |
| 2019-03-31 | 52.14x |
| 2018-12-31 | 122.94x |
| 2018-09-30 | 108.28x |
| 2018-06-30 | 971.42x |
| 2018-03-31 | 469.05x |
| 2017-12-31 | 474.30x |
| 2017-09-30 | 699.76x |
| 2017-06-30 | 177.21x |
| 2017-03-31 | 107.98x |
| 2016-12-31 | 90.01x |
| 2016-09-30 | 96.25x |
| 2016-06-30 | 82.22x |
| 2016-03-31 | 61.19x |
| 2015-12-31 | 43.26x |
| 2015-06-30 | 103.15x |
| 2009-09-30 | 234.80x |
