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 8.28x is in line with its 5-year average of 8.13x, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.78x–12.71x).
9.49% below its 12-month average of 9.15x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-05-31): 12.27x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
8.28x
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
-9.49%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.89%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+17.88%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+26.37%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+35.87%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
9.00x
median of 55 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-8.00%
vs the sector median at left
RPM International Inc.
Market Cap
$12.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.28x
TTM Avg
9.15x
3Y Avg
8.36x
5Y Avg
8.13x
Market Cap
$12.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.45x
TTM Avg
0.45x
3Y Avg
7.62x
5Y Avg
7.74x
Market Cap
$13.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.74x
TTM Avg
14.16x
3Y Avg
13.84x
5Y Avg
11.48x
Market Cap
$13.48B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.59x
TTM Avg
13.22x
3Y Avg
12.82x
5Y Avg
10.92x
Market Cap
$11.54B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.91x
TTM Avg
7.52x
3Y Avg
7.52x
5Y Avg
4.59x
Market Cap
$13.83B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.29x
TTM Avg
3.17x
3Y Avg
3.33x
5Y Avg
3.16x
Market Cap
$11.07B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.80x
TTM Avg
6.13x
3Y Avg
9.43x
5Y Avg
8.81x
Market Cap
$9.17B
Interest Coverage Ratio
26.14x
TTM Avg
15.62x
3Y Avg
32.20x
5Y Avg
32.20x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM International Inc. (RPM) | $12.67B | 8.28x | 9.15x | 8.36x | 8.13x |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $12.33B | 0.45x | 0.45x | 7.62x | 7.74x |
| Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL)vs › | $13.33B | 12.74x | 14.16x | 13.84x | 11.48x |
| Masco Corporation (MAS)vs › | $13.48B | 12.59x | 13.22x | 12.82x | 10.92x |
| Hecla Mining Company (HL)vs › | $11.54B | 12.91x | 7.52x | 7.52x | 4.59x |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $13.83B | 3.29x | 3.17x | 3.33x | 3.16x |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $11.07B | 4.80x | 6.13x | 9.43x | 8.81x |
| Suzano S.A. (SUZ)vs › | $10.51B | 1.71x | 2.46x | 3.19x | 4.58x |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $9.17B | 26.14x | 15.62x | 32.20x | 32.20x |
| First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG)vs › | $8.71B | 23.64x | 23.64x | 23.64x | 9.96x |
Interest Coverage
8.3x
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 |
