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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) Interest Coverage Ratio: -8.64x

The interest coverage ratio for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) is -8.64x as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

RKLB Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

-8.64x

RKLB Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)-8.64xN/AN/AN/A
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)$62.99B8.55x82.93x443.94x473.70x
Fastenal Company (FAST)$53.48B267.05x236.95x179.28x160.05x
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)$52.67B23.82x19.79x19.62x17.78x
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)$51.73B4598.13x5940.57x4148.68x2954.41x
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)$73.81B14.44x14.75x15.84x15.76x
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)$51.24B9.12x8.74x10.37x10.03x
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)$79.77B9.13x8.69x9.57x11.00x
3M Company (MMM)$81.55B6.34x5.25x5.76x8.68x
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)$36.47B-0.66x15.52x15.52x15.52x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

-8.6x

Debt/Equity

0.15

Current Ratio

4.08

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)?
The interest coverage ratio for RKLB stock is -8.64x.

About Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is a prominent aerospace firm established in 2006. This company delivers a comprehensive suite of space-related services and hardware, primarily catering to the space and defense industries. Their operations encompass orbital launch capabilities, advanced spacecraft engineering and construction, production of various spacecraft components, and sophisticated on-orbit management services, including full constellation management. Rocket Lab is known for developing and producing a range of launch vehicles, from small to medium-class rockets. Key products include the highly successful Electron small orbital launch vehicle and the versatile Photon satellite platforms, both of which they design, manufacture, and market. Furthermore, the company is actively developing the larger Neutron launch vehicle, capable of carrying 8-ton payloads. Beyond manufacturing, they also conduct remote launch operations and craft specialized components and subsystems for both their Photon spacecraft family and the broader commercial spacecraft market. Their diverse clientele spans commercial enterprises, major aerospace contractors, and governmental entities.

Long Beach, CA
2,100 employees
Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
CEO
Sir Peter Beck