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 29.95x is 91% above its 5-year average of 15.72x, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.27x–83.27x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 13.94% below its 12-month average of 34.80x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
29.95x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
34.80x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
13.30x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
10.13x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
7.81x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
7.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-13.94%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+125.14%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+195.78%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+283.62%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+303.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
9.50x
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+215.26%
vs the sector median at left
Barrick Mining Corporation
Market Cap
$68.80B
Interest Coverage Ratio
29.95x
TTM Avg
34.80x
3Y Avg
13.30x
5Y Avg
10.13x
Market Cap
$65.71B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.10x
TTM Avg
17.23x
3Y Avg
17.20x
5Y Avg
17.49x
Market Cap
$62.57B
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.64x
TTM Avg
14.36x
3Y Avg
25.51x
5Y Avg
31.83x
Market Cap
$55.78B
Interest Coverage Ratio
276.45x
TTM Avg
194.16x
3Y Avg
143.86x
5Y Avg
122.90x
Market Cap
$52.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.55x
TTM Avg
11.78x
3Y Avg
14.25x
5Y Avg
19.94x
Market Cap
$89.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.11x
TTM Avg
8.41x
3Y Avg
8.15x
5Y Avg
8.08x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B) | $68.80B | 29.95x | 34.80x | 13.30x | 10.13x |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $66.82B | 6.57x | 7.45x | 9.95x | 8.88x |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $65.71B | -4.10x | 17.23x | 17.20x | 17.49x |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $63.71B | 7.12x | 8.31x | 10.42x | 10.10x |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $62.57B | 15.64x | 14.36x | 25.51x | 31.83x |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $80.34B | 12.08x | 9.90x | 8.00x | 7.79x |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $55.78B | 276.45x | 194.16x | 143.86x | 122.90x |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $52.62B | 14.55x | 11.78x | 14.25x | 19.94x |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $89.74B | 8.11x | 8.41x | 8.15x | 8.08x |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $93.07B | 18.01x | 11.63x | 9.79x | 8.46x |
Interest Coverage
29.9x
Debt/Equity
0.17
Current Ratio
3.06
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 29.95x |
| 2025-12-31 | 83.27x |
| 2025-09-30 | 21.10x |
| 2025-06-30 | 29.00x |
| 2025-03-31 | 10.68x |
| 2024-09-30 | 7.46x |
| 2024-06-30 | 5.52x |
| 2024-03-31 | 8.72x |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.77x |
| 2023-09-30 | 9.37x |
| 2023-06-30 | 8.70x |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.05x |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.27x |
| 2022-09-30 | 7.38x |
| 2022-06-30 | 10.56x |
| 2022-03-31 | 11.03x |
| 2021-12-31 | 14.80x |
| 2021-09-30 | 10.84x |
| 2021-06-30 | 11.81x |
| 2021-03-31 | 13.07x |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.87x |
| 2020-09-30 | 18.52x |
| 2020-06-30 | 11.59x |
| 2020-03-31 | 10.29x |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.47x |
| 2019-09-30 | 7.21x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.53x |
| 2019-03-31 | 4.49x |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.48x |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.47x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.27x |
| 2018-03-31 | 4.53x |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.21x |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.30x |
| 2017-06-30 | 5.76x |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.77x |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.11x |
| 2016-09-30 | 5.92x |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.86x |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.35x |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.27x |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.82x |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.30x |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.42x |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.18x |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.98x |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.44x |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.59x |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.91x |
| 2013-09-30 | 7.76x |
| 2013-06-30 | 7.52x |
| 2013-03-31 | 13.10x |
| 2012-12-31 | 50.67x |
| 2012-09-30 | 48.47x |
| 2012-06-30 | 27.27x |
| 2012-03-31 | 36.88x |
| 2011-12-31 | 30.55x |
| 2011-09-30 | 31.72x |
| 2011-06-30 | 33.79x |
| 2011-03-31 | 50.81x |
| 2010-12-31 | 50.96x |
| 2010-09-30 | 60.61x |
| 2010-06-30 | 33.97x |
| 2010-03-31 | 18.45x |
| 2009-12-31 | 30.48x |
| 2009-09-30 | -415.83x |
| 2009-06-30 | 46.93x |
| 2009-03-31 | 251.50x |
| 2008-09-30 | 64.71x |
| 2008-06-30 | 74.50x |
| 2008-03-31 | 136.67x |
