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 1.93x is 501% above its 5-year average of 0.32x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-1.75x–11.25x).
86.93% above its 12-month average of 1.03x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): -1.41x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
1.93x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
1.03x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1.43x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
0.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
-23.57x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
-7.67x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
-7.78x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+86.93%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+34.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+501.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+108.19%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+125.17%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+124.81%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
2.04x
median of 394 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-5.39%
vs the sector median at left
FreightCar America, Inc.
Market Cap
$220.91M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.93x
TTM Avg
1.03x
3Y Avg
1.43x
5Y Avg
0.32x
Market Cap
$219.36M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.73x
TTM Avg
0.49x
3Y Avg
4.12x
5Y Avg
4.77x
Market Cap
$210.29M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.31x
TTM Avg
5.19x
3Y Avg
5.59x
5Y Avg
5.98x
Market Cap
$207.23M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.94x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$204.59M
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.26x
TTM Avg
8.26x
3Y Avg
8.26x
5Y Avg
8.26x
Market Cap
$237.92M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.90x
TTM Avg
1.80x
3Y Avg
1.80x
5Y Avg
17.07x
Market Cap
$238.54M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.56x
TTM Avg
9.46x
3Y Avg
8.80x
5Y Avg
7.22x
Market Cap
$241.30M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$242.72M
Interest Coverage Ratio
178798.10x
TTM Avg
178798.10x
3Y Avg
178798.10x
5Y Avg
178798.10x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) | $220.91M | 1.93x | 1.03x | 1.43x | 0.32x |
| Forrester Research, Inc. (FORR)vs › | $219.36M | 0.73x | 0.49x | 4.12x | 4.77x |
| Energy Services of America Corporation (ESOA)vs › | $210.29M | 1.31x | 5.19x | 5.59x | 5.98x |
| AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (AIRO)vs › | $207.23M | -2.94x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Microvast Holdings, Inc. (MVST)vs › | $204.59M | 8.26x | 8.26x | 8.26x | 8.26x |
| AerSale Corporation (ASLE)vs › | $237.92M | 1.90x | 1.80x | 1.80x | 17.07x |
| Pamt Corp. (PAMT)vs › | $238.54M | -4.56x | 9.46x | 8.80x | 7.22x |
| Lightbridge Corporation (LTBR)vs › | $241.30M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| BNB Standard Corp. (BNC)vs › | $242.72M | 178798.10x | 178798.10x | 178798.10x | 178798.10x |
| Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. (AP)vs › | $194.32M | 0.53x | 0.79x | 0.70x | 0.92x |
Interest Coverage
1.9x
Debt/Equity
4.00
Current Ratio
1.81
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 | -1.41x |
| 2026-03-31 | -0.18x |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.85x |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.14x |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.76x |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.89x |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.25x |
| 2024-09-30 | 5.49x |
| 2024-06-30 | 7.11x |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.64x |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.13x |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.69x |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.78x |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.17x |
| 2022-12-31 | -0.79x |
| 2022-09-30 | -1.75x |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.44x |
| 2022-03-31 | -0.11x |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.02x |
| 2021-09-30 | -1.17x |
| 2021-06-30 | -1.30x |
| 2021-03-31 | -5.79x |
| 2020-12-31 | -5.93x |
| 2020-09-30 | -198.75x |
| 2020-06-30 | -77.53x |
| 2020-03-31 | -57.75x |
| 2019-12-31 | -38.24x |
| 2019-09-30 | -162.58x |
| 2019-06-30 | -137.77x |
| 2019-03-31 | -403.22x |
| 2018-12-31 | -160.77x |
| 2018-09-30 | -335.12x |
| 2018-06-30 | -131.33x |
| 2018-03-31 | -268.50x |
| 2017-12-31 | -208.41x |
| 2017-09-30 | -689.33x |
| 2017-06-30 | -31.47x |
| 2017-03-31 | 26.24x |
| 2016-12-31 | -55.25x |
| 2016-09-30 | -1.79x |
| 2016-06-30 | -14.66x |
| 2016-03-31 | 435.44x |
| 2015-12-31 | 272.24x |
| 2015-09-30 | 409.32x |
| 2015-06-30 | 187.62x |
| 2015-03-31 | -44.33x |
| 2014-12-31 | 32.96x |
| 2014-09-30 | 39.85x |
| 2014-06-30 | 8.38x |
| 2014-03-31 | -40.35x |
| 2013-12-31 | -55.29x |
| 2013-09-30 | -3.97x |
| 2013-06-30 | -41.80x |
| 2013-03-31 | 6.57x |
| 2012-12-31 | -0.43x |
| 2012-09-30 | 79.56x |
| 2012-06-30 | 95.10x |
| 2012-03-31 | 173.76x |
| 2011-12-31 | 173.83x |
| 2011-09-30 | 36.96x |
| 2011-06-30 | -35.74x |
| 2011-03-31 | -59.60x |
| 2010-12-31 | -126.53x |
| 2010-09-30 | -13.03x |
| 2010-06-30 | -16.60x |
| 2010-03-31 | -42.90x |
| 2009-12-31 | -406.72x |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.35x |
| 2009-06-30 | 70.57x |
| 2009-03-31 | 22.19x |
| 2008-12-31 | 81.50x |
| 2008-09-30 | 135.09x |
| 2008-06-30 | -29.68x |
| 2008-03-31 | -214.22x |
| 2007-12-31 | -412.87x |
| 2007-09-30 | 85.75x |
| 2007-06-30 | 148.23x |
| 2006-12-31 | 580.33x |
| 2006-09-30 | 602.47x |
| 2006-06-30 | 674.84x |
| 2006-03-31 | 395.64x |
| 2005-12-31 | 279.51x |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.40x |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.85x |
