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 2.21x is 31% below its 5-year average of 3.21x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.60x–8.11x).
0.65% above its 12-month average of 2.20x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 2.92x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.21x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1.98x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
3.21x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.68x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
2.77x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
3.06x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.65%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.39%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-31.17%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-17.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-20.21%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-27.84%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
2.02x
median of 247 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+9.41%
vs the sector median at left
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.
Market Cap
$198.15M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.21x
TTM Avg
2.20x
3Y Avg
1.98x
5Y Avg
3.21x
Market Cap
$200.60M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.22x
TTM Avg
0.97x
3Y Avg
0.91x
5Y Avg
1.41x
Market Cap
$203.11M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.60x
TTM Avg
2.92x
3Y Avg
2.73x
5Y Avg
10.78x
Market Cap
$203.87M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-20.17x
TTM Avg
34.96x
3Y Avg
34.96x
5Y Avg
34.96x
Market Cap
$209.92M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.20x
TTM Avg
1.21x
3Y Avg
1.32x
5Y Avg
1.72x
Market Cap
$180.52M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
826.28x
3Y Avg
826.28x
5Y Avg
633.22x
Market Cap
$215.62M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
271.32x
3Y Avg
254.49x
5Y Avg
254.49x
Market Cap
$167.42M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.11x
TTM Avg
2.19x
3Y Avg
3.93x
5Y Avg
11.37x
Market Cap
$163.29M
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.44x
TTM Avg
15.70x
3Y Avg
15.70x
5Y Avg
15.70x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) | $198.15M | 2.21x | 2.20x | 1.98x | 3.21x |
| Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA)vs › | $200.60M | 1.22x | 0.97x | 0.91x | 1.41x |
| Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC)vs › | $203.11M | 2.60x | 2.92x | 2.73x | 10.78x |
| American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT)vs › | $203.87M | -20.17x | 34.96x | 34.96x | 34.96x |
| Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT)vs › | $209.92M | 1.20x | 1.21x | 1.32x | 1.72x |
| Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated (BSET)vs › | $180.52M | N/A | 826.28x | 826.28x | 633.22x |
| The Lovesac Company (LOVE)vs › | $215.62M | N/A | 271.32x | 254.49x | 254.49x |
| 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (FLWS)vs › | $167.42M | -4.11x | 2.19x | 3.93x | 11.37x |
| HomesToLife Ltd (HTLM)vs › | $163.29M | 18.44x | 15.70x | 15.70x | 15.70x |
| OneWater Marine Inc. (ONEW)vs › | $163.27M | 2.18x | 1.55x | 3.90x | 6.93x |
Interest Coverage
2.2x
Debt/Equity
1.14
Current Ratio
0.56
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 | 2.92x |
| 2026-03-31 | 2.54x |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.59x |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.78x |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.16x |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.02x |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.35x |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.83x |
| 2024-06-30 | -0.60x |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.16x |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.12x |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.33x |
| 2023-06-30 | 3.59x |
| 2023-03-31 | 3.65x |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.58x |
| 2022-09-30 | 5.20x |
| 2022-06-30 | 6.77x |
| 2022-03-31 | 5.96x |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.11x |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.24x |
| 2021-06-30 | 8.11x |
| 2021-03-31 | 4.16x |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.70x |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.08x |
| 2020-06-30 | -1.89x |
| 2020-03-31 | -1.01x |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.90x |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.97x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.92x |
| 2019-03-31 | 4.22x |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.42x |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.62x |
| 2018-06-30 | 4.11x |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.91x |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.97x |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.55x |
| 2017-06-30 | 3.58x |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.92x |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.14x |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.45x |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.26x |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.84x |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.99x |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.63x |
| 2015-06-30 | 8.68x |
| 2015-03-31 | -1.47x |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.79x |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.66x |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.40x |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.88x |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.79x |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.41x |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.92x |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.50x |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.61x |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.67x |
| 2012-03-31 | 4.03x |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.49x |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.96x |
| 2011-06-30 | 4.24x |
| 2011-03-31 | 5.04x |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.96x |
| 2010-09-30 | -15.86x |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.74x |
| 2010-03-31 | 4.75x |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.32x |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.65x |
| 2009-06-30 | 4.74x |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.82x |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.97x |
| 2008-09-30 | 3.51x |
| 2008-06-30 | 5.22x |
| 2008-03-31 | 7.27x |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.68x |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.80x |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.80x |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.19x |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.98x |
| 2005-09-30 | -35.44x |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.90x |
| 2004-12-31 | 199.01x |
| 2004-03-31 | 5.02x |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.57x |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.71x |
