Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. 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 12.27x is 51% above its 5-year average of 8.13x, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.78x–12.71x).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 34.16% above its 12-month average of 9.15x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
12.27x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
9.15x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
8.36x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
8.13x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
7.02x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
6.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
6.09x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+34.16%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+46.78%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+51.02%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+74.72%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+87.30%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+101.38%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
10.54x
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+16.44%
vs the sector median at left
RPM International Inc.
Market Cap
$14.12B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.27x
TTM Avg
9.15x
3Y Avg
8.36x
5Y Avg
8.13x
Market Cap
$14.47B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.59x
TTM Avg
13.22x
3Y Avg
12.82x
5Y Avg
10.92x
Market Cap
$13.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.80x
TTM Avg
6.13x
3Y Avg
9.43x
5Y Avg
8.81x
Market Cap
$15.47B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.29x
TTM Avg
3.17x
3Y Avg
3.33x
5Y Avg
3.16x
Market Cap
$15.65B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.45x
TTM Avg
0.45x
3Y Avg
7.62x
5Y Avg
7.74x
Market Cap
$10.09B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.61x
TTM Avg
37.58x
3Y Avg
37.58x
5Y Avg
37.58x
Market Cap
$18.39B
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.26x
TTM Avg
14.84x
3Y Avg
15.42x
5Y Avg
12.80x
Market Cap
$9.55B
Interest Coverage Ratio
26.14x
TTM Avg
15.62x
3Y Avg
32.20x
5Y Avg
32.20x
Market Cap
$18.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.75x
TTM Avg
3.88x
3Y Avg
4.05x
5Y Avg
3.80x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM International Inc. (RPM) | $14.12B | 12.27x | 9.15x | 8.36x | 8.13x |
| Masco Corporation (MAS)vs › | $14.47B | 12.59x | 13.22x | 12.82x | 10.92x |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $13.20B | 4.80x | 6.13x | 9.43x | 8.81x |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $15.47B | 3.29x | 3.17x | 3.33x | 3.16x |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.65B | 0.45x | 0.45x | 7.62x | 7.74x |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $10.09B | -4.61x | 37.58x | 37.58x | 37.58x |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $18.39B | 15.26x | 14.84x | 15.42x | 12.80x |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $9.55B | 26.14x | 15.62x | 32.20x | 32.20x |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.74B | 2.75x | 3.88x | 4.05x | 3.80x |
| First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG)vs › | $9.11B | 23.64x | 23.64x | 23.64x | 9.96x |
Interest Coverage
12.3x
Debt/Equity
0.87
Current Ratio
1.68
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 | 12.27x |
| 2026-02-28 | 3.01x |
| 2025-11-30 | 8.24x |
| 2025-08-31 | 10.90x |
| 2025-05-31 | 11.32x |
| 2025-02-28 | 2.86x |
| 2024-11-30 | 10.13x |
| 2024-08-31 | 12.71x |
| 2024-05-31 | 10.02x |
| 2024-02-29 | 3.33x |
| 2023-11-30 | 7.43x |
| 2023-08-31 | 9.27x |
| 2023-05-31 | 7.21x |
| 2023-02-28 | 2.78x |
| 2022-11-30 | 7.16x |
| 2022-08-31 | 9.61x |
| 2022-05-31 | 10.06x |
| 2022-02-28 | 3.15x |
| 2021-11-30 | 7.35x |
| 2021-08-31 | 9.77x |
| 2021-05-31 | 12.08x |
| 2021-02-28 | 3.38x |
| 2020-11-30 | 8.98x |
| 2020-08-31 | 11.70x |
| 2020-05-31 | 10.62x |
| 2020-02-29 | 2.14x |
| 2019-11-30 | 4.73x |
| 2019-08-31 | 6.10x |
| 2019-05-31 | 7.32x |
| 2019-02-28 | 1.32x |
| 2018-11-30 | 4.65x |
| 2018-08-31 | 5.49x |
| 2018-05-31 | 6.38x |
| 2018-02-28 | 2.06x |
| 2017-11-30 | 5.47x |
| 2017-08-31 | 7.12x |
| 2017-05-31 | 7.62x |
| 2017-02-28 | 1.94x |
| 2016-11-30 | 4.46x |
| 2016-08-31 | 7.37x |
| 2016-05-31 | 8.49x |
| 2016-02-29 | 1.92x |
| 2015-11-30 | 6.32x |
| 2015-08-31 | 6.19x |
| 2015-05-31 | 6.53x |
| 2015-02-28 | 2.96x |
| 2014-11-30 | 6.24x |
| 2014-08-31 | 7.41x |
| 2014-05-31 | 8.60x |
| 2014-02-28 | 2.24x |
| 2013-11-30 | 5.46x |
| 2013-08-31 | 7.92x |
| 2013-05-31 | 5.46x |
| 2013-02-28 | -2.07x |
| 2012-11-30 | 4.35x |
| 2012-08-31 | 5.80x |
| 2012-05-31 | 6.50x |
| 2012-02-29 | 1.57x |
| 2011-11-30 | 5.03x |
| 2011-08-31 | 7.30x |
| 2011-05-31 | 7.37x |
| 2011-02-28 | 1.11x |
| 2010-11-30 | 5.41x |
| 2010-08-31 | 6.67x |
| 2010-05-31 | 6.60x |
| 2010-02-28 | 0.28x |
| 2009-11-30 | 6.47x |
| 2009-08-31 | 9.51x |
| 2009-05-31 | 5.99x |
| 2009-02-28 | -2.29x |
| 2008-11-30 | 3.97x |
| 2008-08-31 | 6.80x |
| 2008-02-29 | 1.65x |
| 2007-11-30 | 6.68x |
| 2006-08-31 | 7.14x |
| 2005-02-28 | -0.90x |
