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 -4.27x is 81% above its 3-year average of -22.46x, near the high end of its 3-year range (-367.73x–0.33x).
1.50% below its 12-month average of -4.21x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-05-31): -4.17x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-4.27x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-4.21x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-20.16x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-22.46x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
10.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
12.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
12.79x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.50%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+78.82%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+80.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-140.47%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-133.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-133.38%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
3.21x
median of 143 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-233.02%
vs the sector median at left
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
Market Cap
$8.59M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.27x
TTM Avg
-4.21x
3Y Avg
-20.16x
5Y Avg
-22.46x
Market Cap
$8.85M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-7.64x
TTM Avg
87.63x
3Y Avg
97.04x
5Y Avg
311.18x
Market Cap
$9.63M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.23x
TTM Avg
0.56x
3Y Avg
5.00x
5Y Avg
7.63x
Market Cap
$10.31M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-43.66x
TTM Avg
9.04x
3Y Avg
9.31x
5Y Avg
7.39x
Market Cap
$6.44M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$11.22M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-7.21x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$4.68M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-66.27x
TTM Avg
0.66x
3Y Avg
11.28x
5Y Avg
7.71x
Market Cap
$4.57M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-19.50x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (RMCF) | $8.59M | -4.27x | -4.21x | -20.16x | -22.46x |
| Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAII)vs › | $8.85M | -7.64x | 87.63x | 97.04x | 311.18x |
| Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (WVVI)vs › | $9.63M | -1.23x | 0.56x | 5.00x | 7.63x |
| Tantech Holdings Ltd (TANH)vs › | $10.31M | -43.66x | 9.04x | 9.31x | 7.39x |
| Wah Fu Education Group Limited (WAFU)vs › | $6.44M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sadot Group Inc. (SDOT)vs › | $11.22M | -7.21x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bonk, Inc. (BNKK)vs › | $12.40M | -58.21x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Farmmi, Inc. (FAMI)vs › | $4.68M | -66.27x | 0.66x | 11.28x | 7.71x |
| AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. (AQB)vs › | $4.57M | -19.50x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Elite Education Group International Limited (EEIQ)vs › | $4.14M | -193.49x | 357.70x | 359.40x | 359.40x |
Interest Coverage
-4.3x
Debt/Equity
2.00
Current Ratio
1.13
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | -4.17x |
| 2026-02-28 | -13.90x |
| 2025-11-30 | 0.33x |
| 2025-08-31 | -2.52x |
| 2025-05-31 | -0.77x |
| 2025-02-28 | -13.77x |
| 2024-11-30 | -4.38x |
| 2024-08-31 | -14.51x |
| 2024-05-31 | -46.57x |
| 2024-02-28 | -53.40x |
| 2023-11-30 | -68.15x |
| 2023-08-31 | -168.50x |
| 2023-05-31 | -256.83x |
| 2023-02-28 | -367.73x |
| 2022-11-30 | -47.75x |
| 2021-02-28 | 37.60x |
| 2020-11-30 | 16.14x |
| 2020-08-31 | 4.98x |
| 2020-05-31 | -204.95x |
| 2020-02-28 | -2910.63x |
| 2019-11-30 | -33.97x |
| 2019-08-31 | 357.11x |
| 2019-05-31 | 76.30x |
| 2019-02-28 | 39.69x |
| 2018-11-30 | 42.31x |
| 2018-08-31 | 53.58x |
| 2018-05-31 | 34.05x |
| 2018-02-28 | 48.46x |
| 2017-11-30 | 41.85x |
| 2017-08-31 | 46.91x |
| 2017-05-31 | 36.97x |
| 2017-02-28 | 31.28x |
| 2016-11-30 | 39.40x |
| 2016-08-31 | 35.33x |
| 2016-05-31 | 24.64x |
| 2016-02-28 | -12.94x |
| 2015-11-30 | 23.82x |
| 2015-08-31 | 30.31x |
| 2015-05-31 | 23.91x |
| 2015-02-28 | 27.26x |
| 2014-11-30 | 25.47x |
| 2014-08-31 | 23.43x |
| 2014-05-31 | 22.08x |
| 2014-02-28 | 16.74x |
| 2004-02-28 | 35.06x |
| 2003-11-30 | 30.09x |
| 2003-08-31 | 28.79x |