INTT (inTest) Interest Coverage: 21.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — 78% Below Median


INTT inTest Corp INTT
72 GF Score
Price $16.82
GF Value $9.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is inTest Interest Coverage?

inTest INTT -4.27% 72 Interest Coverage is 21.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 98.26. GuruFocus rates INTT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Semiconductors companies, inTest ranks worse than 81% 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. inTest's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.7 Mil. inTest's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.1 Mil. inTest's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.23. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for inTest's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

INTT' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.68   Med: 98.26   Max: No Debt
Current: 3.68


INTT's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
81% of 637 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 20.13 vs INTT: 3.68

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


inTest  (AMEX:INTT) 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 .


inTest Interest Coverage Related Terms


inTest Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for inTest'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.

inTest Interest Coverage Chart

inTest Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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inTest Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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INTT vs TRT, ASYS, GSTX: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, inTest'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.


inTest Interest Coverage vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, inTest's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where inTest's Interest Coverage falls into.


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inTest Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

inTest's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, inTest's Interest Expense was $-0.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was $-2.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8.8 Mil.

inTest did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

inTest's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, inTest's Interest Expense was $-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was $1.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.698/-0.08
=21.23

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 21.23 mean?
inTest (INTT) has a Interest Coverage of 21.23 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on inTest and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 98.26. Over the past decade, inTest's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.68 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, inTest ranks #516 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is inTest's Interest Coverage too high?
inTest's current Interest Coverage of 21.23 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 98.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.68 to a high of 10,000.00. The Semiconductors industry median Interest Coverage is 20.13. inTest's value of 21.23 is 5.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, inTest ranks #516 out of 637 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, inTest has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does inTest's Interest Coverage compare to TRT and ASYS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, inTest ranks #516 out of 637 companies for Interest Coverage. This places inTest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 20.13. inTest's value of 21.23 is 5.5% above this benchmark. Historically, inTest's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.68 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.26 vs. the industry median of 20.13, inTest has consistently been above 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Interest Coverage among Semiconductors companies is 20.13, based on 637 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. inTest's current Interest Coverage of 21.23 is 5.5% above 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 inTest and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Interest Coverage is 20.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. inTest's current Interest Coverage is 21.23, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 98.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is inTest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, inTest (INTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.54, compared to a current price of $16.82 — trading 76.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 21.23, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 98.26 and 5.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 20.13. inTest's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 inTest (INTT), the current Interest Coverage is 21.23 as of Mar. 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 inTest (INTT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, inTest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.82 is trading 76.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.54. GuruFocus considers inTest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for INTT:

  • Interest Coverage: 21.23 (78% below median its 10-year median of 98.26)
  • GF Value™: $9.54 vs. price of $16.82 (76.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.5% above the Semiconductors median (#516 of 637)

No single metric tells the full story. See the INTT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


inTest Business Description

Other Exchanges IN9:Germany
Address 804 East Gate Drive, Suite 200, Mount Laurel, NJ, USA, 08054
inTest Corp is a supplier of test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing across a wide range of markets, including Semi, Auto/EV, Defense/Aerospace, Industrial, Life Sciences, Safety/Security, and Other. The Company has three operating segments, which are also its reportable segments and reporting units: Electronic Test, which generates the majority of its revenue and includes semiconductor test equipment, flying probe, and in-circuit testers; Environmental Technologies, which includes thermal test, process, and storage products; and Process Technologies, which includes induction heating and video imaging products. The Company generates the maximum revenue from the U.S.
72GF Score

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