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 -5.38x is 85% below its 5-year average of -2.91x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-49.12x–2.08x).
37.10% below its 12-month average of -3.92x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2026 (2026-03-31): -0.52x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-5.38x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-3.92x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-2.46x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-2.91x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-37.10%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-119.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-84.57%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · ENERGY
3.39x
median of 103 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-258.70%
vs the sector median at left
Solarmax Technology Inc. Common Stock
Market Cap
$14.03M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-5.38x
TTM Avg
-3.92x
3Y Avg
-2.46x
5Y Avg
-2.91x
Market Cap
$12.25M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.89x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$11.41M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-18.70x
TTM Avg
45.77x
3Y Avg
215.90x
5Y Avg
215.90x
Market Cap
$9.52M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-3.09x
TTM Avg
11.84x
3Y Avg
949.84x
5Y Avg
949.84x
Market Cap
$8.45M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$8.08M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
4.03x
3Y Avg
4.03x
5Y Avg
4.03x
Market Cap
$23.28M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-151.45x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$3.19M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-12.26x
TTM Avg
18.08x
3Y Avg
63.61x
5Y Avg
63.61x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solarmax Technology Inc. Common Stock (SMXT) | $14.03M | -5.38x | -3.92x | -2.46x | -2.91x |
| Sky Quarry Inc. (SKYQ)vs › | $12.25M | -2.89x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| STAK Inc. Ordinary Shares (STAK)vs › | $11.41M | -18.70x | 45.77x | 215.90x | 215.90x |
| CBL International Limited (BANL)vs › | $9.52M | -3.09x | 11.84x | 949.84x | 949.84x |
| Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS)vs › | $8.45M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delixy Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (DLXY)vs › | $8.08M | N/A | 4.03x | 4.03x | 4.03x |
| Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (ASTI)vs › | $23.28M | -151.45x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Beam Global (BEEM)vs › | $25.09M | -644.31x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PN Smart Energy Limited (PN)vs › | $3.19M | -12.26x | 18.08x | 63.61x | 63.61x |
| Vivakor, Inc. (VIVK)vs › | $2.85M | -0.86x | 2.38x | 2.38x | 2.38x |
Interest Coverage
-5.4x
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
0.79
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | -0.52x |
| 2025-12-31 | -5.64x |
| 2025-09-30 | -5.46x |
| 2025-06-30 | -4.88x |
| 2025-03-31 | -3.13x |
| 2024-12-31 | -4.52x |
| 2024-09-30 | -25.10x |
| 2024-06-30 | -6.23x |
| 2024-03-31 | -49.12x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.08x |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.98x |
| 2023-06-30 | -2.03x |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.32x |
| 2022-12-31 | -0.64x |
| 2022-09-30 | -3.57x |
| 2022-06-30 | -10.86x |
| 2022-03-31 | -2.30x |
| 2021-09-30 | -2.47x |
| 2021-06-30 | -2.69x |
