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 -1.70x is 103% below its 5-year average of -0.84x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-11.89x–29.19x).
33.41% above its 12-month average of -2.55x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-08-01): -0.63x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-1.70x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-2.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-1.02x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-0.84x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
5.15x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
27.61x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
35.23x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+33.41%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-66.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-103.08%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-133.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-106.16%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-104.83%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
1.73x
median of 272 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-198.55%
vs the sector median at left
The Children's Place, Inc.
Market Cap
$43.03M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.70x
TTM Avg
-2.55x
3Y Avg
-1.02x
5Y Avg
-0.84x
Market Cap
$41.76M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.92x
TTM Avg
0.92x
3Y Avg
0.92x
5Y Avg
2.33x
Market Cap
$44.64M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.05x
TTM Avg
1.50x
3Y Avg
1.38x
5Y Avg
1.13x
Market Cap
$41.13M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$45.26M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.02x
TTM Avg
39.76x
3Y Avg
29.68x
5Y Avg
20.91x
Market Cap
$39.48M
Interest Coverage Ratio
43.66x
TTM Avg
47.42x
3Y Avg
31.33x
5Y Avg
26.99x
Market Cap
$38.94M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
133.31x
3Y Avg
271.81x
5Y Avg
271.81x
Market Cap
$37.60M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-5.12x
TTM Avg
4.83x
3Y Avg
4.83x
5Y Avg
3.55x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) | $43.03M | -1.70x | -2.55x | -1.02x | -0.84x |
| SunCar Technology Group Inc. (SDA)vs › | $41.76M | 0.92x | 0.92x | 0.92x | 2.33x |
| Sypris Solutions, Inc. (SYPR)vs › | $44.64M | -4.05x | 1.50x | 1.38x | 1.13x |
| Aptera Motors Corp. (SEV)vs › | $41.13M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (SPWH)vs › | $45.26M | -1.02x | 39.76x | 29.68x | 20.91x |
| Massimo Group Common Stock (MAMO)vs › | $39.48M | 43.66x | 47.42x | 31.33x | 26.99x |
| Ambitions Enterprise Management Co. L.L.C (AHMA)vs › | $38.94M | N/A | 133.31x | 271.81x | 271.81x |
| Gogoro Inc. (GGR)vs › | $47.42M | -3.85x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. (LVLU)vs › | $37.60M | -5.12x | 4.83x | 4.83x | 3.55x |
| The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (STKS)vs › | $48.61M | 1.07x | 0.71x | 0.91x | 0.91x |
Interest Coverage
-1.7x
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
0.89
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | -0.63x |
| 2026-05-02 | -8.02x |
| 2026-01-31 | -5.36x |
| 2025-11-01 | 0.49x |
| 2025-08-02 | 0.76x |
| 2025-05-03 | -2.80x |
| 2025-01-31 | 0.84x |
| 2024-11-02 | 2.90x |
| 2024-08-03 | 0.70x |
| 2024-05-04 | -3.32x |
| 2024-01-31 | -3.70x |
| 2023-10-28 | 5.88x |
| 2023-07-29 | -3.34x |
| 2023-04-29 | -4.77x |
| 2023-01-31 | -11.89x |
| 2022-10-29 | 15.18x |
| 2022-07-30 | -4.78x |
| 2022-04-30 | 11.26x |
| 2022-01-31 | 10.73x |
| 2021-10-30 | 29.19x |
| 2021-07-31 | 8.35x |
| 2021-05-01 | 14.93x |
| 2021-01-31 | 5.61x |
| 2020-10-31 | 9.16x |
| 2020-08-01 | -19.32x |
| 2020-05-02 | -68.00x |
| 2020-01-31 | 18.49x |
| 2019-11-02 | 26.47x |
| 2019-08-03 | 1.70x |
| 2019-05-04 | 2.99x |
| 2019-01-31 | 16.02x |
| 2018-11-03 | 67.54x |
| 2018-08-04 | 13.53x |
| 2018-05-05 | 36.67x |
| 2018-01-31 | 116.41x |
| 2017-10-28 | 130.28x |
| 2017-07-29 | 6.04x |
| 2017-04-29 | 95.22x |
| 2017-01-31 | 109.94x |
| 2016-10-29 | 109.25x |
| 2016-07-30 | 0.14x |
| 2016-04-30 | 535.27x |
| 2016-01-31 | 465.83x |
| 2015-10-31 | 144.84x |
| 2015-08-01 | -98.14x |
| 2015-05-02 | 131.84x |
| 2015-01-31 | 458.98x |
| 2014-11-01 | 680.52x |
| 2014-08-02 | -274.95x |
| 2014-05-03 | 1057.00x |
| 2014-01-31 | 178.07x |
| 2013-11-02 | 750.82x |
| 2013-08-03 | -222.79x |
| 2013-05-04 | 474.32x |
| 2013-01-31 | 357.77x |
| 2012-10-27 | 2184.30x |
| 2012-07-28 | -896.30x |
| 2012-04-28 | 692.80x |
| 2012-01-31 | 644.60x |
| 2011-10-29 | 182.71x |
| 2011-07-30 | -50.25x |
| 2011-04-30 | 179.99x |
| 2011-01-31 | 170.72x |
| 2010-10-30 | 88.26x |
| 2010-07-31 | -34.46x |
| 2010-05-01 | 104.59x |
| 2010-01-31 | 99.72x |
| 2009-10-31 | 124.56x |
| 2009-08-01 | -12.77x |
| 2009-05-02 | 9.98x |
| 2008-11-01 | 26.63x |
| 2008-08-02 | 12.36x |
| 2008-05-03 | 27.44x |
| 2007-01-31 | 1566.35x |
| 2006-10-28 | 97.00x |
| 2006-07-29 | -65.05x |
