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 19.83x is in line with its 5-year average of 19.35x, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.22x–32.76x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 30, 2026. 29.26% above its 12-month average of 15.34x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
19.83x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
15.34x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
15.74x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
19.35x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
22.80x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
37.96x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
42.07x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+29.26%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+25.99%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.48%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-13.02%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-47.76%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-52.86%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
7.78x
median of 133 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+154.88%
vs the sector median at left
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
Market Cap
$6.81B
Interest Coverage Ratio
19.83x
TTM Avg
15.34x
3Y Avg
15.74x
5Y Avg
19.35x
Market Cap
$6.78B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.41x
TTM Avg
12.34x
3Y Avg
15.64x
5Y Avg
32.75x
Market Cap
$6.72B
Interest Coverage Ratio
27.49x
TTM Avg
50.56x
3Y Avg
49.91x
5Y Avg
43.16x
Market Cap
$7.01B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
47.61x
3Y Avg
48.35x
5Y Avg
62.70x
Market Cap
$6.40B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.59x
TTM Avg
40.29x
3Y Avg
43.95x
5Y Avg
140.09x
Market Cap
$6.18B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.34x
TTM Avg
12.94x
3Y Avg
14.66x
5Y Avg
19.96x
Market Cap
$7.56B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-8.64x
TTM Avg
6.26x
3Y Avg
5.35x
5Y Avg
4.19x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) | $6.81B | 19.83x | 15.34x | 15.74x | 19.35x |
| Pool Corporation (POOL)vs › | $6.78B | 12.41x | 12.34x | 15.64x | 32.75x |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX)vs › | $6.72B | 27.49x | 50.56x | 49.91x | 43.16x |
| EnerSys (ENS)vs › | $6.96B | 7.05x | 8.07x | 6.96x | 6.49x |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs › | $7.01B | N/A | 47.61x | 48.35x | 62.70x |
| Planet Labs PBC (PL)vs › | $7.04B | -27.67x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| AAON, Inc. (AAON)vs › | $6.40B | 8.59x | 40.29x | 43.95x | 140.09x |
| Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG)vs › | $6.18B | 12.34x | 12.94x | 14.66x | 19.96x |
| Fluor Corporation (FLR)vs › | $7.56B | -8.64x | 6.26x | 5.35x | 4.19x |
| AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)vs › | $7.71B | -55.41x | 17.83x | 17.83x | 35.25x |
Interest Coverage
19.8x
Debt/Equity
0.39
Current Ratio
1.55
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-30 | 19.83x |
| 2026-02-28 | 12.04x |
| 2025-11-29 | 14.98x |
| 2025-08-30 | 15.51x |
| 2025-05-31 | 14.36x |
| 2025-03-01 | 10.22x |
| 2024-11-30 | 12.28x |
| 2024-08-31 | 14.15x |
| 2024-06-01 | 16.19x |
| 2024-03-02 | 14.08x |
| 2023-12-02 | 19.26x |
| 2023-08-31 | 25.98x |
| 2023-06-03 | 27.24x |
| 2023-03-04 | 19.53x |
| 2022-12-03 | 17.07x |
| 2022-08-31 | 23.08x |
| 2022-05-28 | 32.76x |
| 2022-02-26 | 27.73x |
| 2021-11-27 | 25.76x |
| 2021-08-31 | 24.98x |
| 2021-05-29 | 29.64x |
| 2021-02-27 | 13.86x |
| 2020-11-28 | 25.21x |
| 2020-08-31 | 18.46x |
| 2020-05-30 | 20.18x |
| 2020-02-29 | 22.60x |
| 2019-11-30 | 29.30x |
| 2019-08-31 | 27.95x |
| 2019-06-01 | 25.74x |
| 2019-03-02 | 22.38x |
| 2018-12-01 | 26.60x |
| 2018-08-31 | 26.06x |
| 2018-06-02 | 33.35x |
| 2018-03-03 | 27.63x |
| 2017-12-02 | 30.67x |
| 2017-08-31 | 31.99x |
| 2017-06-03 | 30.28x |
| 2017-03-04 | 29.37x |
| 2016-12-03 | 30.88x |
| 2016-08-31 | 56.65x |
| 2016-05-28 | 87.86x |
| 2016-02-27 | 62.19x |
| 2015-11-28 | 58.09x |
| 2015-08-31 | 61.42x |
| 2015-05-30 | 57.69x |
| 2015-02-28 | 42.20x |
| 2014-11-29 | 99.55x |
| 2014-08-31 | 80.96x |
| 2014-05-31 | 126.83x |
| 2014-03-01 | 84.51x |
| 2013-11-30 | 114.23x |
| 2013-08-31 | 102.84x |
| 2013-06-01 | 87.86x |
| 2013-03-02 | 1240.77x |
| 2012-12-01 | 1968.31x |
| 2012-08-31 | 1742.03x |
| 2012-05-26 | 1759.67x |
| 2012-02-25 | 1378.96x |
| 2011-11-26 | 2104.87x |
| 2011-08-31 | 1997.51x |
| 2011-05-28 | 1924.20x |
| 2011-02-26 | 1321.28x |
| 2010-11-27 | 779.29x |
| 2010-08-31 | 479.63x |
| 2010-05-29 | 283.88x |
| 2010-02-27 | 139.36x |
| 2009-11-28 | 131.84x |
| 2009-08-31 | 100.26x |
| 2009-05-30 | 83.16x |
| 2009-02-28 | 55.87x |
| 2008-11-29 | 47.35x |
| 2008-05-31 | 47.41x |
| 2008-03-01 | 34.89x |
| 2007-12-01 | 36.38x |
| 2007-08-31 | 29.84x |
| 2007-05-26 | 31.71x |
| 2007-02-24 | 21.75x |
| 2006-11-25 | 23.29x |
| 2006-08-31 | 23.40x |
| 2002-08-31 | 10.54x |
