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 2.40x is in line with its 5-year average of 2.59x, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.32x–2.90x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 6.37% below its 12-month average of 2.56x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.40x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.56x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.54x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.59x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.17x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
1.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
1.66x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.37%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-5.39%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-7.32%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+10.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+34.13%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+44.20%
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
5.04x
median of 24 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-52.32%
vs the sector median at left
Charter Communications, Inc.
Market Cap
$16.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.40x
TTM Avg
2.56x
3Y Avg
2.54x
5Y Avg
2.59x
Market Cap
$15.02B
Interest Coverage Ratio
95.60x
TTM Avg
59.24x
3Y Avg
34.10x
5Y Avg
27.06x
Market Cap
$14.72B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
34.63x
3Y Avg
34.63x
5Y Avg
34.63x
Market Cap
$13.54B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.74x
TTM Avg
3.92x
3Y Avg
3.55x
5Y Avg
4.61x
Market Cap
$21.06B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.95x
TTM Avg
78.89x
3Y Avg
78.89x
5Y Avg
78.89x
Market Cap
$22.70B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.82x
TTM Avg
9.64x
3Y Avg
9.86x
5Y Avg
9.62x
Market Cap
$24.25B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.01x
TTM Avg
7.06x
3Y Avg
7.22x
5Y Avg
7.11x
Market Cap
$8.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-6.13x
TTM Avg
1.87x
3Y Avg
1.87x
5Y Avg
1.87x
Market Cap
$8.84B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.91x
TTM Avg
5.53x
3Y Avg
5.08x
5Y Avg
5.43x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) | $16.62B | 2.40x | 2.56x | 2.54x | 2.59x |
| News Corporation (NWSA)vs › | $15.02B | 95.60x | 59.24x | 34.10x | 27.06x |
| Pinterest, Inc. (PINS)vs › | $14.72B | N/A | 34.63x | 34.63x | 34.63x |
| TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)vs › | $13.54B | 4.74x | 3.92x | 3.55x | 4.61x |
| Roku, Inc. (ROKU)vs › | $21.06B | -2.95x | 78.89x | 78.89x | 78.89x |
| Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC)vs › | $22.70B | 9.82x | 9.64x | 9.86x | 9.62x |
| Fox Corporation (FOXA)vs › | $24.25B | 8.01x | 7.06x | 7.22x | 7.11x |
| Paramount Skydance Corporation Class B Common Stock (PSKY)vs › | $8.93B | -6.13x | 1.87x | 1.87x | 1.87x |
| Match Group, Inc. (MTCH)vs › | $8.84B | 5.91x | 5.53x | 5.08x | 5.43x |
| EchoStar Corporation (SATS)vs › | $25.33B | -0.06x | 29.49x | 15.01x | 10.32x |
Interest Coverage
2.4x
Debt/Equity
6.05
Current Ratio
0.39
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 | 2.40x |
| 2026-03-31 | 2.55x |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.64x |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.56x |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.66x |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.71x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.71x |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.56x |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.52x |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.35x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.45x |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.42x |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.45x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.32x |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.59x |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.69x |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.85x |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.62x |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.90x |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.87x |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.56x |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.41x |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.59x |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.31x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.06x |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.85x |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.07x |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.66x |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.70x |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.54x |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.71x |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.55x |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.58x |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.31x |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.40x |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.34x |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.58x |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.45x |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.76x |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.54x |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.16x |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.67x |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.74x |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.77x |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.17x |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.86x |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.01x |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.00x |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.19x |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.15x |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.17x |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.03x |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.12x |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.06x |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.02x |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.92x |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.20x |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.97x |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.05x |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.98x |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.12x |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.15x |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.31x |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.08x |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.16x |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.23x |
| 2009-12-31 | 16.32x |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.28x |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.39x |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.72x |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.44x |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.48x |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.44x |
