LMB (Limbach Holdings) Interest Coverage: 1.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 66% Below Median


LMB Limbach Holdings Inc LMB
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What is Limbach Holdings Interest Coverage?

Limbach Holdings LMB -1.53% 80 Interest Coverage is 1.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 5.45. GuruFocus rates LMB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,355 Construction companies, Limbach Holdings ranks better than 61.48% 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. Limbach Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.3 Mil. Limbach Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.7 Mil. Limbach Holdings's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.83. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

LMB' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 5.45   Max: 22.68
Current: 13.42


LMB's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
61.48% of 1355 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81 vs LMB: 13.42

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


Limbach Holdings  (NAS:LMB) 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 .


Limbach Holdings Interest Coverage Related Terms


Limbach Holdings Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Limbach Holdings'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.

Limbach Holdings Interest Coverage Chart

Limbach Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Limbach Holdings 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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LMB vs NX, APOG, JBI: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Limbach Holdings'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.


Limbach Holdings Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Limbach Holdings's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Limbach Holdings 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.

Limbach Holdings'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, Limbach Holdings's Interest Expense was $-3.1 Mil. Its Operating Income was $51.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $46.5 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*51.439/-3.133
=16.42

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Limbach Holdings's Interest Expense was $-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income was $1.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $67.0 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.282/-0.701
=1.83

* 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 1.83 mean?
Limbach Holdings (LMB) has a Interest Coverage of 1.83 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Limbach Holdings and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 5.45. Over the past decade, Limbach Holdings' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.32 to 22.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Limbach Holdings ranks #522 out of 1355 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Limbach Holdings' Interest Coverage too high?
Limbach Holdings' current Interest Coverage of 1.83 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 5.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 22.68. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Limbach Holdings' value of 1.83 is 76.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Limbach Holdings ranks #522 out of 1355 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Limbach Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Limbach Holdings' Interest Coverage compare to NX and APOG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Limbach Holdings ranks #522 out of 1355 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Limbach Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Limbach Holdings' value of 1.83 is 76.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Limbach Holdings' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.32 to 22.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.45 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Limbach Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,355 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. Limbach Holdings's current Interest Coverage of 1.83 is 76.6% 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 Limbach Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Limbach Holdings's current Interest Coverage is 1.83, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 5.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Limbach Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Limbach Holdings (LMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.79, compared to a current price of $80.28 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.83, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 5.45 and 76.6% below the Construction industry median of 7.81. Limbach Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Limbach Holdings (LMB), the current Interest Coverage is 1.83 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 Limbach Holdings (LMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Limbach Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $80.28 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.79. GuruFocus considers Limbach Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LMB:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.83 (66% below median its 10-year median of 5.45)
  • GF Value™: $85.79 vs. price of $80.28 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.6% below the Construction median (#522 of 1355)

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


Limbach Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges J4B:Germany
Address 797 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA, USA, 15086
Limbach Holdings Inc is a building systems solutions firm that designs, delivers, and maintains mechanical (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, and controls (MEPC) systems. The Company partners with owners and operators of facilities across healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, data centers, life sciences, higher education, and cultural and entertainment markets. It operates through two segments: Owner Direct Relationships (ODR), which generates maximum revenue and includes owner direct projects, maintenance, and service on MEPC systems; and General Contractor Relationships (GCR), which manages new construction or renovation projects involving MEPC systems awarded by general contractors or construction managers.
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