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ICF InternationalICFI -1.19%84 Interest Coverage is 5.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 7.62. GuruFocus rates ICFI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 811 Business Services companies, ICF International ranks worse than 69.05% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. ICF International's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $40 Mil. ICF International's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-7 Mil.
ICF International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.90.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for ICF International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
ICFI'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33 Med: 7.62 Max: 11.11
Current: 4.97
ICFI's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 69.05% of 811
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 13.23
vs ICFI: 4.97
ICF International (NAS:ICFI) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
ICF International Interest Coverage Related Terms
ICF International Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ICF International's Interest Coverage can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
ICFI vs CRAI, HURN, ROMA: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ICF International's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ICF International Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ICF International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ICF International's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ICF International (ICFI) has a Interest Coverage of 5.90 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ICF International and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 7.62. Over the past decade, ICF International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.33 to 11.11. According to the industry distribution chart, ICF International ranks #560 out of 811 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is ICF International's Interest Coverage too high?
ICF International's current Interest Coverage of 5.90 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 7.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 11.11. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 13.23. ICF International's value of 5.90 is 55.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ICF International ranks #560 out of 811 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ICF International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICF International's Interest Coverage compare to CRAI and HURN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ICF International ranks #560 out of 811 companies for Interest Coverage. This places ICF International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.23. ICF International's value of 5.90 is 55.4% below this benchmark. Historically, ICF International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.33 to 11.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.62 vs. the industry median of 13.23, ICF International has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 13.23, based on 811 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ICF International's current Interest Coverage of 5.90 is 55.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on ICF International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ICF International's current Interest Coverage is 5.90, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 7.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICF International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICF International (ICFI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.03, compared to a current price of $88.92 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.90, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 7.62 and 55.4% below the Business Services industry median of 13.23. ICF International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ICF International (ICFI), the current Interest Coverage is 5.90 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ICF International (ICFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICF International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $88.92 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $102.03.
GuruFocus considers ICF International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ICFI:
Interest Coverage: 5.90 (23% below median its 10-year median of 7.62)
GF Value™: $102.03 vs. price of $88.92 (12.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.4% below the Business Services median (#560 of 811)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ICFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ICF International Inc provides professional services and technology-based solutions, including management, technology and policy consulting and implementation services, to government and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally. Its government clients include U.S. federal agencies, state and local governments and international governments, as well as commercial clients inside and outside the U.S. It supports clients in Energy, Environment, Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery; Health and Social Programs; and Security and Other Civilian and Commercial markets. The company delivers services across the life cycle of a policy, program or project through Advisory Services, Program Implementation, Analytics Services, Digital Services and Engagement Services.
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