Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. 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 2.20x is 21% below its 5-year average of 2.79x, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.16x–5.68x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 13.64% below its 12-month average of 2.54x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.54x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.22x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.53x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
3.01x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
2.93x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
2.87x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-13.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.09%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-13.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-26.99%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-24.95%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-23.47%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
2.38x
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-7.92%
vs the sector median at left
Ameren Corporation
Market Cap
$29.80B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.20x
TTM Avg
2.54x
3Y Avg
2.22x
5Y Avg
2.53x
Market Cap
$28.94B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.25x
TTM Avg
2.23x
3Y Avg
2.47x
5Y Avg
2.47x
Market Cap
$28.65B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.09x
TTM Avg
8.10x
3Y Avg
8.23x
5Y Avg
8.92x
Market Cap
$27.64B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.49x
TTM Avg
2.42x
3Y Avg
2.26x
5Y Avg
2.14x
Market Cap
$27.09B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.40x
TTM Avg
2.42x
3Y Avg
2.72x
5Y Avg
3.00x
Market Cap
$26.61B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.34x
TTM Avg
2.35x
3Y Avg
2.55x
5Y Avg
2.46x
Market Cap
$26.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.06x
TTM Avg
3.17x
3Y Avg
3.14x
5Y Avg
3.11x
Market Cap
$26.31B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.61x
TTM Avg
3.09x
3Y Avg
2.27x
5Y Avg
2.01x
Market Cap
$26.17B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.63x
TTM Avg
2.50x
3Y Avg
2.53x
5Y Avg
2.36x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Corporation (AEE) | $29.80B | 2.20x | 2.54x | 2.22x | 2.53x |
| DTE Energy Company (DTE)vs › | $28.94B | 2.25x | 2.23x | 2.47x | 2.47x |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs › | $28.65B | 9.09x | 8.10x | 8.23x | 8.92x |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs › | $27.64B | 2.49x | 2.42x | 2.26x | 2.14x |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $27.09B | 2.40x | 2.42x | 2.72x | 3.00x |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs › | $26.61B | 2.34x | 2.35x | 2.55x | 2.46x |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs › | $26.41B | 3.06x | 3.17x | 3.14x | 3.11x |
| Edison International (EIX)vs › | $26.31B | 4.61x | 3.09x | 2.27x | 2.01x |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $26.17B | 2.63x | 2.50x | 2.53x | 2.36x |
| NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)vs › | $25.07B | 2.40x | 3.06x | 2.89x | 3.53x |
Interest Coverage
2.2x
Debt/Equity
0.11
Current Ratio
0.53
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 | 2.20x |
| 2026-03-31 | 2.61x |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.75x |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.97x |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.20x |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.46x |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.16x |
| 2024-09-30 | 3.39x |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.19x |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.41x |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.73x |
| 2023-09-30 | 4.04x |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.46x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.76x |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.12x |
| 2022-09-30 | 4.75x |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.45x |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.18x |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.12x |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.68x |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.98x |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.16x |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.95x |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.49x |
| 2020-06-30 | 3.28x |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.59x |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.97x |
| 2019-09-30 | 5.42x |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.89x |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.97x |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.68x |
| 2018-09-30 | 5.28x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.85x |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.70x |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.34x |
| 2017-09-30 | 5.87x |
| 2017-06-30 | 3.91x |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.44x |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.53x |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.12x |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.42x |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.32x |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.54x |
| 2015-09-30 | 7.20x |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.66x |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.91x |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.67x |
| 2014-09-30 | 6.60x |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.62x |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.67x |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.57x |
| 2013-09-30 | 6.44x |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.61x |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.83x |
| 2012-12-31 | -16.51x |
| 2012-09-30 | 5.84x |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.51x |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.61x |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.29x |
| 2011-11-23 | 4.87x |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.04x |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.91x |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.65x |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.68x |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.88x |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.26x |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.86x |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.62x |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.94x |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.72x |
| 2008-09-30 | 3.79x |
| 2008-06-30 | 3.75x |
| 2008-03-31 | 3.21x |
