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Interest Coverage Ratio: 0.76x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 0.76x is 73% below its 5-year average of 2.79x, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.17x–9.55x).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 18.04% above its 12-month average of 0.64x.

Interest Coverage

CFG Interest Coverage Ratio

0.76x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-92.07% 5Y
CFG Interest Coverage Ratio

CFG Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

CFG Interest Coverage Ratio

CFG Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

CFG Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

0.76x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

0.64x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

0.54x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

2.45x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

1.66x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

N/A

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+18.04%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+39.05%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-69.11%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-54.30%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

CFG Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)$29.78B0.76x0.64x0.54x2.45x
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc (SUNB)vs ›$29.87B5.64x5.13x5.54x6.16x
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF)vs ›$29.05B2.47x1.87x3.00x4.98x
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)vs ›$28.80B562.26x308.09x219.44x151.17x
Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)vs ›$32.37B0.38x0.36x0.69x15.89x
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)vs ›$26.44B18.40x18.12x15.80x12.77x
Synchrony Financial (SYF)vs ›$26.36B1.12x1.05x1.37x1.98x
Regions Financial Corporation (RF)vs ›$25.83B1.32x1.18x3.27x5.99x
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vs ›$34.26B33.64x32.69x24.80x20.26x
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW)vs ›$25.00B8.59x5.48x5.61x6.07x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

0.8x

Debt/Equity

0.43

Current Ratio

1.04

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)?
The interest coverage ratio for CFG stock is 0.76x.
Is Citizens Financial Group, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 0.76x is 73% below its 5-year average of 2.79x, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.17x–9.55x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for CFG stock is 0.64x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for CFG stock is 0.54x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for CFG stock is 2.45x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for CFG stock is 1.66x.

CFG Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-310.76x
2025-12-310.74x
2025-09-300.65x
2025-06-300.57x
2025-03-310.49x
2024-12-310.48x
2024-09-300.40x
2024-06-300.41x
2024-03-310.37x
2023-12-310.17x
2023-09-300.51x
2023-06-300.65x
2023-03-310.87x
2022-12-311.49x
2022-09-302.67x
2022-06-303.95x
2022-03-318.12x
2021-12-319.00x
2021-09-308.84x
2021-06-309.55x
2021-03-317.89x
2020-12-314.76x
2020-09-302.62x
2020-06-301.62x
2020-03-310.14x
2019-12-311.51x
2019-09-301.44x
2019-06-301.40x
2019-03-311.38x
2018-12-311.51x
2018-09-301.75x
2018-06-301.89x
2018-03-312.11x
2017-12-312.38x
2017-09-302.54x
2017-06-302.58x
2017-03-312.80x
2016-12-313.04x
2016-09-303.19x
2016-06-302.93x
2016-03-312.89x
2015-12-312.85x
2015-09-302.84x
2015-06-302.52x
2015-03-312.97x
2014-12-312.80x
2014-09-302.95x
2014-06-305.67x
2014-03-312.76x
2013-12-312.14x
2013-09-302.14x
2013-06-30-35.71x
2013-03-312.24x

About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) functions as the holding company for Citizens Bank, National Association, a major financial institution offering a comprehensive suite of retail and commercial banking solutions across the United States. It serves a broad spectrum of clients, from individual consumers and small enterprises to large corporations and various institutions. Its business is segmented into two primary divisions: Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking. The Consumer Banking division delivers a robust array of products, encompassing deposit accounts, mortgage and home equity lending, credit cards, and business loans for smaller entities. It also provides wealth management, investment services, and specialized financing for areas like auto, education, and point-of-sale purchases, alongside digital deposit solutions. Clients engage with this segment through contact centers and its advanced online and mobile banking platforms. Conversely, the Commercial Banking segment provides sophisticated financial solutions designed for corporate and institutional clients. These include a wide range of lending and leasing products, treasury and deposit management services, foreign exchange, and risk mitigation tools for interest rates and commodities. Additionally, it offers syndicated loans, corporate finance advice, merger and acquisition (M&A) assistance, and capital markets services for debt and equity. Its client roster spans numerous industries, such as government, non-profit, healthcare, technology, professional services, energy (oil and gas), asset and franchise finance, asset-based lending, commercial real estate, private equity, and sponsor finance. The company boasts a substantial physical presence, operating approximately 1,200 branches across 14 states and the District of Columbia. Complementing these are 114 non-branch retail and commercial offices in key national markets and a network of roughly 3,300 automated teller machines. Founded in 1828, Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. It adopted its current name in April 2014, having previously operated as RBS Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Providence, RI
17,315 employees
Financial Services / Banks - Regional
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
CEO
Bruce Winfield Van Saun