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 719.50x is 380% above its 5-year average of 149.83x, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.48x–907.60x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, December 31, 2011. 8.82% above its 12-month average of 661.21x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2011 (2011-12-31): 719.50x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
719.50x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
661.21x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
369.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
149.83x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.82%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+94.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+380.20%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.96x
median of 416 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+36515.78%
vs the sector median at left
Marten Transport, Ltd.
Market Cap
$1.06B
Interest Coverage Ratio
719.50x
TTM Avg
661.21x
3Y Avg
369.42x
5Y Avg
149.83x
Market Cap
$1.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.85x
TTM Avg
2.99x
3Y Avg
2.94x
5Y Avg
2.92x
Market Cap
$1.03B
Interest Coverage Ratio
184.72x
TTM Avg
104.44x
3Y Avg
104.44x
5Y Avg
104.44x
Market Cap
$1.11B
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.51x
TTM Avg
15.51x
3Y Avg
15.46x
5Y Avg
27.20x
Market Cap
$1.12B
Interest Coverage Ratio
16.37x
TTM Avg
11.75x
3Y Avg
7.00x
5Y Avg
7.00x
Market Cap
$1.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.68x
TTM Avg
7.68x
3Y Avg
4.68x
5Y Avg
4.68x
Market Cap
$974.03M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
0.64x
3Y Avg
0.64x
5Y Avg
0.64x
Market Cap
$954.12M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-11.07x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) | $1.06B | 719.50x | 661.21x | 369.42x | 149.83x |
| ITG Inc. (ITG)vs › | $1.05B | 1.14x | 1.14x | 1.14x | 1.14x |
| T1 Energy Inc (TE)vs › | $1.08B | -4.85x | 2.99x | 2.94x | 2.92x |
| Upwork Inc. (UPWK)vs › | $1.03B | 184.72x | 104.44x | 104.44x | 104.44x |
| CRA International, Inc. (CRAI)vs › | $1.11B | 15.51x | 15.51x | 15.46x | 27.20x |
| Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSIX)vs › | $1.12B | 16.37x | 11.75x | 7.00x | 7.00x |
| Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN)vs › | $1.13B | 7.68x | 7.68x | 4.68x | 4.68x |
| Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT)vs › | $974.03M | N/A | 0.64x | 0.64x | 0.64x |
| Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (EOSE)vs › | $954.12M | -11.07x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE)vs › | $948.91M | 3.54x | 2.85x | 3.54x | 15.02x |
Interest Coverage
719.5x
Debt/Equity
0.00
Current Ratio
2.50
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 |
|---|---|
| 2011-12-31 | 719.50x |
| 2011-09-30 | 617.28x |
| 2011-03-31 | 400.47x |
| 2010-12-31 | 907.60x |
| 2010-09-30 | 226.95x |
| 2010-06-30 | 353.58x |
| 2009-12-31 | 224.14x |
| 2009-09-30 | 186.74x |
| 2009-06-30 | 220.68x |
| 2009-03-31 | 113.30x |
| 2008-12-31 | 93.34x |
| 2008-09-30 | 53.71x |
| 2008-06-30 | 21.28x |
| 2008-03-31 | 10.27x |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.48x |
| 2007-09-30 | 6.04x |
| 2007-06-30 | 7.72x |
| 2007-03-31 | 7.78x |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.43x |
| 2006-09-30 | 12.62x |
| 2006-06-30 | 12.94x |
| 2006-03-31 | 10.68x |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.33x |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.29x |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.09x |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.40x |
