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 6.08x is 112% above its 5-year average of 2.87x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-23.36x–43.81x).
24.18% below its 12-month average of 8.02x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 9.36x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
6.08x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
8.02x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.27x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
4.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
5.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-24.18%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+85.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+111.57%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+44.74%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+16.84%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.96x
median of 416 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+209.41%
vs the sector median at left
VSE Corporation
Market Cap
$4.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.08x
TTM Avg
8.02x
3Y Avg
3.27x
5Y Avg
2.87x
Market Cap
$4.75B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.04x
TTM Avg
0.93x
3Y Avg
1.10x
5Y Avg
1.10x
Market Cap
$4.77B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.27x
TTM Avg
6.27x
3Y Avg
6.22x
5Y Avg
7.37x
Market Cap
$4.60B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.42x
TTM Avg
9.64x
3Y Avg
6.88x
5Y Avg
8.05x
Market Cap
$4.58B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.42x
TTM Avg
1.42x
3Y Avg
0.74x
5Y Avg
0.75x
Market Cap
$4.58B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
223.26x
3Y Avg
202.42x
5Y Avg
149.83x
Market Cap
$4.98B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.71x
TTM Avg
0.71x
3Y Avg
0.71x
5Y Avg
0.71x
Market Cap
$5.01B
Interest Coverage Ratio
28.79x
TTM Avg
18.54x
3Y Avg
23.87x
5Y Avg
30.06x
Market Cap
$4.40B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.64x
TTM Avg
1.44x
3Y Avg
1.11x
5Y Avg
1.11x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSE Corporation (VSEC) | $4.73B | 6.08x | 8.02x | 3.27x | 2.87x |
| EquipmentShare.com Inc. (EQPT)vs › | $4.75B | 1.04x | 0.93x | 1.10x | 1.10x |
| The Middleby Corporation (MIDD)vs › | $4.77B | 6.27x | 6.27x | 6.22x | 7.37x |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM)vs › | $4.60B | 14.42x | 9.64x | 6.88x | 8.05x |
| Amentum Holdings, Inc. (AMTM)vs › | $4.58B | 1.42x | 1.42x | 0.74x | 0.75x |
| UniFirst Corporation (UNF)vs › | $4.58B | N/A | 223.26x | 202.42x | 149.83x |
| Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY)vs › | $4.98B | 0.71x | 0.71x | 0.71x | 0.71x |
| MYR Group Inc. (MYRG)vs › | $5.01B | 28.79x | 18.54x | 23.87x | 30.06x |
| Karman Holdings Inc. (KRMN)vs › | $4.40B | 1.64x | 1.44x | 1.11x | 1.11x |
| CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)vs › | $4.40B | 2.47x | 2.60x | 2.97x | 3.16x |
Interest Coverage
6.1x
Debt/Equity
0.35
Current Ratio
3.77
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 | 9.36x |
| 2026-03-31 | -23.36x |
| 2025-12-31 | 43.81x |
| 2025-09-30 | 6.90x |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.39x |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.24x |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.68x |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.31x |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.62x |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.88x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.75x |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.16x |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.80x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.84x |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.85x |
| 2022-09-30 | 3.13x |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.72x |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.30x |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.99x |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.00x |
| 2021-06-30 | -4.77x |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.17x |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.50x |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.02x |
| 2020-06-30 | 4.07x |
| 2020-03-31 | 4.64x |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.15x |
| 2019-09-30 | 4.65x |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.88x |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.74x |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.98x |
| 2018-09-30 | 5.98x |
| 2018-06-30 | 6.35x |
| 2018-03-31 | 5.33x |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.19x |
| 2017-09-30 | 5.21x |
| 2017-06-30 | 6.32x |
| 2017-03-31 | 5.83x |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.43x |
| 2016-09-30 | 5.50x |
| 2016-06-30 | 4.95x |
| 2016-03-31 | 5.10x |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.94x |
| 2015-09-30 | 5.43x |
| 2015-06-30 | 4.76x |
| 2015-03-31 | 4.99x |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.32x |
| 2014-09-30 | 8.25x |
| 2014-06-30 | 9.82x |
| 2014-03-31 | 9.49x |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.98x |
| 2013-09-30 | 6.78x |
| 2013-06-30 | 8.58x |
| 2013-03-31 | 6.30x |
| 2012-09-30 | 5.64x |
| 2012-06-30 | 6.50x |
| 2012-03-31 | 9.49x |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.00x |
| 2011-09-30 | 8.27x |
| 2011-06-30 | 16.53x |
| 2011-03-31 | 47.98x |
| 2010-12-31 | 43.13x |
| 2010-09-30 | 194.18x |
| 2010-06-30 | 523.84x |
| 2010-03-31 | 1730.20x |
| 2009-12-31 | 2011.00x |
