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 1.97x is 69% below its 5-year average of 6.38x, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.70x–27.58x).
62.00% below its 12-month average of 5.18x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 12.46x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
1.97x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
5.18x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.23x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.38x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
1.50x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
2.43x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-62.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-38.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-69.14%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-12.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+31.51%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.92%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.96x
median of 416 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+0.25%
vs the sector median at left
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Market Cap
$3.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.97x
TTM Avg
5.18x
3Y Avg
3.23x
5Y Avg
6.38x
Market Cap
$3.36B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
3338.36x
3Y Avg
2738.61x
5Y Avg
2738.61x
Market Cap
$3.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.14x
TTM Avg
12.35x
3Y Avg
22.61x
5Y Avg
20.09x
Market Cap
$3.47B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.03x
TTM Avg
6.04x
3Y Avg
4.85x
5Y Avg
4.07x
Market Cap
$3.16B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.84x
TTM Avg
0.84x
3Y Avg
4.52x
5Y Avg
4.03x
Market Cap
$3.51B
Interest Coverage Ratio
74.24x
TTM Avg
62.56x
3Y Avg
38.06x
5Y Avg
31.00x
Market Cap
$3.14B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.20x
TTM Avg
1.68x
3Y Avg
2.54x
5Y Avg
2.35x
Market Cap
$3.58B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
1208.75x
3Y Avg
634.29x
5Y Avg
437.85x
Market Cap
$2.95B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.92x
TTM Avg
2.59x
3Y Avg
2.79x
5Y Avg
2.61x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) | $3.33B | 1.97x | 5.18x | 3.23x | 6.38x |
| Exponent, Inc. (EXPO)vs › | $3.36B | N/A | 3338.36x | 2738.61x | 2738.61x |
| Atkore Inc. (ATKR)vs › | $3.20B | 7.14x | 12.35x | 22.61x | 20.09x |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM)vs › | $3.47B | 7.03x | 6.04x | 4.85x | 4.07x |
| First Advantage Corporation (FA)vs › | $3.16B | 0.84x | 0.84x | 4.52x | 4.03x |
| Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK)vs › | $3.51B | 74.24x | 62.56x | 38.06x | 31.00x |
| WillScot Holdings Corporation (WSC)vs › | $3.14B | 2.20x | 1.68x | 2.54x | 2.35x |
| Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI)vs › | $3.58B | N/A | 1208.75x | 634.29x | 437.85x |
| DXP Enterprises, Inc. (DXPE)vs › | $2.95B | 2.92x | 2.59x | 2.79x | 2.61x |
| Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY)vs › | $3.74B | -11.44x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
2.0x
Debt/Equity
0.47
Current Ratio
1.91
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 | 12.46x |
| 2026-03-31 | 5.66x |
| 2025-12-31 | 5.30x |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.80x |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.70x |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.76x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.91x |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.06x |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.91x |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.68x |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.92x |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.46x |
| 2023-06-30 | 3.58x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.58x |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.99x |
| 2022-09-30 | 9.23x |
| 2022-06-30 | 17.10x |
| 2022-03-31 | 15.08x |
| 2021-12-31 | 27.58x |
| 2021-09-30 | 17.04x |
| 2021-06-30 | 9.44x |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.35x |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.82x |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.67x |
| 2020-06-30 | -1.53x |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.14x |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.16x |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.27x |
| 2019-06-30 | -0.85x |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.77x |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.54x |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.22x |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.68x |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.63x |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.74x |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.38x |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.16x |
| 2017-03-31 | -0.47x |
| 2016-12-31 | -2.14x |
| 2016-09-30 | -2.84x |
| 2016-06-30 | -1.85x |
| 2016-03-31 | -2.86x |
| 2015-12-31 | -37.77x |
| 2015-09-30 | -3.95x |
| 2015-06-30 | -7.66x |
| 2015-03-31 | -5.28x |
| 2014-12-31 | -0.54x |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.30x |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.65x |
| 2014-03-31 | -3.27x |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.00x |
| 2013-09-30 | 5.24x |
| 2013-06-30 | -0.29x |
| 2013-03-31 | -0.73x |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.51x |
| 2012-09-30 | -161.06x |
| 2012-06-30 | -1.36x |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.03x |
| 2011-12-31 | -21.51x |
| 2011-09-30 | -2.04x |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.65x |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.35x |
| 2010-12-31 | 16.56x |
| 2010-09-30 | 8.75x |
| 2010-06-30 | 12.14x |
| 2010-03-31 | -18.96x |
| 2009-12-31 | -1.37x |
| 2009-09-30 | -29.67x |
| 2009-06-30 | -0.36x |
| 2009-03-31 | 9.18x |
| 2008-12-31 | 12.39x |
| 2008-09-30 | 14.38x |
| 2008-06-30 | 13.53x |
| 2008-03-31 | 13.76x |
