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 6.07x is 58% below its 5-year average of 14.45x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-2.54x–183.61x).
23.98% above its 12-month average of 4.90x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-07-31): 4.99x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
6.07x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.90x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
6.12x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
14.45x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
10.89x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
12.17x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
9.88x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+23.98%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-57.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-44.25%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-50.13%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-38.59%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.96x
median of 416 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+208.91%
vs the sector median at left
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.
Market Cap
$651.70M
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.07x
TTM Avg
4.90x
3Y Avg
6.12x
5Y Avg
14.45x
Market Cap
$651.99M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.01x
TTM Avg
0.01x
3Y Avg
1.85x
5Y Avg
2.49x
Market Cap
$622.55M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-42.05x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$692.85M
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.01x
TTM Avg
4.55x
3Y Avg
3.77x
5Y Avg
9.63x
Market Cap
$694.65M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
12271.51x
3Y Avg
12271.51x
5Y Avg
14611.88x
Market Cap
$606.39M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.32x
TTM Avg
0.21x
3Y Avg
0.94x
5Y Avg
1.05x
Market Cap
$699.32M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.72x
TTM Avg
1.77x
3Y Avg
1.60x
5Y Avg
1.28x
Market Cap
$709.32M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.74x
TTM Avg
2.84x
3Y Avg
2.84x
5Y Avg
2.84x
Market Cap
$591.53M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.06x
TTM Avg
4.05x
3Y Avg
10.96x
5Y Avg
8.54x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) | $651.70M | 6.07x | 4.90x | 6.12x | 14.45x |
| Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ)vs › | $651.99M | 0.01x | 0.01x | 1.85x | 2.49x |
| Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP)vs › | $622.55M | -42.05x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE)vs › | $692.85M | 6.01x | 4.55x | 3.77x | 9.63x |
| Cass Information Systems, Inc. (CASS)vs › | $694.65M | N/A | 12271.51x | 12271.51x | 14611.88x |
| Matthews International Corporation (MATW)vs › | $606.39M | 0.32x | 0.21x | 0.94x | 1.05x |
| Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (PKOH)vs › | $699.32M | 1.72x | 1.77x | 1.60x | 1.28x |
| Elmet Group Co. (ELMT)vs › | $709.32M | 2.74x | 2.84x | 2.84x | 2.84x |
| Titan Machinery Inc. (TITN)vs › | $591.53M | -0.06x | 4.05x | 10.96x | 8.54x |
| Enovix Corporation (ENVX)vs › | $585.74M | -8.17x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
6.1x
Debt/Equity
0.19
Current Ratio
3.62
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 4.99x |
| 2026-04-30 | 16.77x |
| 2026-01-31 | 3.14x |
| 2025-10-31 | 2.08x |
| 2025-07-31 | -2.49x |
| 2025-04-30 | 19.61x |
| 2025-01-31 | 2.39x |
| 2024-10-31 | 4.91x |
| 2024-07-31 | -2.54x |
| 2024-04-30 | 41.66x |
| 2024-01-31 | 12.67x |
| 2023-10-31 | 5.83x |
| 2023-01-31 | 16.44x |
| 2022-10-31 | 29.83x |
| 2022-07-31 | 9.05x |
| 2022-04-30 | 87.86x |
| 2022-01-31 | 66.87x |
| 2021-10-31 | 140.33x |
| 2021-07-31 | 183.61x |
| 2021-04-30 | 206.27x |
| 2021-01-31 | 146.15x |
| 2020-10-31 | 43.67x |
| 2020-07-31 | 49.74x |
| 2020-04-30 | -24.69x |
| 2020-01-31 | 3.78x |
| 2019-10-31 | 1.60x |
| 2019-07-31 | 0.44x |
| 2019-04-30 | 6.05x |
| 2019-01-31 | -0.80x |
| 2018-10-31 | 4.98x |
| 2018-07-31 | 6.73x |
| 2018-04-30 | 5.83x |
| 2018-01-31 | 1.95x |
| 2017-10-31 | 2.70x |
| 2017-07-31 | -1.34x |
| 2017-04-30 | 18.35x |
| 2017-01-31 | 25.89x |
| 2016-10-31 | 23.98x |
| 2016-07-31 | 26.11x |
| 2016-04-30 | 28.58x |
| 2016-01-31 | 23.43x |
| 2015-10-31 | 9.38x |
| 2015-07-31 | 4.11x |
| 2015-04-30 | 11.49x |
| 2015-01-31 | 4.92x |
| 2014-10-31 | 3.72x |
| 2014-07-31 | 12.99x |
| 2014-04-30 | 24.33x |
| 2014-01-31 | 17.57x |
| 2013-10-31 | 14.06x |
| 2013-07-31 | 7.20x |
| 2013-04-30 | 38.73x |
| 2013-01-31 | 22.62x |
| 2012-10-31 | 19.81x |
| 2012-07-31 | 15.75x |
| 2012-04-30 | 17.84x |
| 2012-01-31 | 6.31x |
| 2011-10-31 | 1.39x |
| 2011-07-31 | 1.62x |
| 2011-04-30 | 2.64x |
| 2011-01-31 | -38.27x |
| 2010-10-31 | -35.54x |
| 2010-07-31 | 5.64x |
| 2010-04-30 | 11.74x |
| 2010-01-31 | 1.56x |
| 2009-10-31 | 9.34x |
| 2009-07-31 | 12.54x |
| 2009-04-30 | 9.92x |
| 2009-01-31 | 3.76x |
| 2008-10-31 | -0.94x |
| 2008-07-31 | 5.13x |
| 2008-04-30 | 3.21x |
| 2008-01-31 | 0.14x |
| 2007-10-31 | 3.97x |
| 2007-07-31 | 2.58x |
| 2007-04-30 | 7.56x |
| 2007-01-31 | 6.44x |
| 2006-10-31 | 7.17x |
| 2006-07-31 | 3.32x |
| 2005-04-30 | 1.15x |
| 2005-01-31 | 6.65x |
| 2004-07-31 | 2.63x |
| 2004-04-30 | 1.48x |
| 2004-01-31 | -1.02x |
| 2003-07-31 | 0.97x |
| 2003-01-31 | 4.37x |