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 6.69x is 120% above its 5-year average of 3.04x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.77x–6.69x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 46.96% above its 12-month average of 4.55x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
6.69x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.63x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
3.26x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.04x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
1.38x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
1.09x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+46.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+84.62%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+105.33%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+228.19%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+385.25%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+514.74%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
9.00x
median of 41 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-25.63%
vs the sector median at left
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.
Market Cap
$17.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.69x
TTM Avg
4.55x
3Y Avg
3.63x
5Y Avg
3.26x
Market Cap
$16.65B
Interest Coverage Ratio
28.40x
TTM Avg
36.25x
3Y Avg
27.89x
5Y Avg
42.77x
Market Cap
$16.46B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.59x
TTM Avg
13.22x
3Y Avg
12.82x
5Y Avg
10.92x
Market Cap
$18.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.64x
TTM Avg
5.09x
3Y Avg
10.25x
5Y Avg
9.30x
Market Cap
$18.88B
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.26x
TTM Avg
14.84x
3Y Avg
15.42x
5Y Avg
12.80x
Market Cap
$19.01B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.75x
TTM Avg
3.88x
3Y Avg
4.05x
5Y Avg
3.80x
Market Cap
$20.23B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.68x
TTM Avg
3.09x
3Y Avg
3.09x
5Y Avg
3.13x
Market Cap
$14.28B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.66x
TTM Avg
9.03x
3Y Avg
8.03x
5Y Avg
8.07x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) | $17.41B | 6.69x | 4.55x | 3.63x | 3.26x |
| Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)vs › | $16.65B | 28.40x | 36.25x | 27.89x | 42.77x |
| Masco Corporation (MAS)vs › | $16.46B | 12.59x | 13.22x | 12.82x | 10.92x |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs › | $18.79B | -0.64x | 5.09x | 10.25x | 9.30x |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $18.88B | 15.26x | 14.84x | 15.42x | 12.80x |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.01B | 2.75x | 3.88x | 4.05x | 3.80x |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $20.23B | 3.68x | 3.09x | 3.09x | 3.13x |
| RPM International Inc. (RPM)vs › | $14.28B | 8.66x | 9.03x | 8.03x | 8.07x |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $20.84B | 0.30x | 1.51x | 3.66x | 4.83x |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $21.15B | 18.36x | 23.77x | 32.80x | 24.91x |
Interest Coverage
6.7x
Debt/Equity
0.57
Current Ratio
0.83
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 | 6.69x |
| 2026-03-31 | 4.41x |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.31x |
| 2025-09-30 | 4.96x |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.40x |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.80x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.53x |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.42x |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.71x |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.85x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.40x |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.13x |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.52x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.80x |
| 2022-12-31 | -0.73x |
| 2022-09-30 | 3.64x |
| 2022-06-30 | 3.91x |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.88x |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.78x |
| 2021-09-30 | -0.77x |
| 2021-06-30 | 3.22x |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.97x |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.66x |
| 2020-09-30 | -4.77x |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.15x |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.17x |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.19x |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.09x |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.95x |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.17x |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.69x |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.84x |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.15x |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.10x |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.01x |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.10x |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.09x |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.10x |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.09x |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.08x |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.08x |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.07x |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.07x |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.07x |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.10x |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.07x |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.01x |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.07x |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.09x |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.04x |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.04x |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.07x |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.07x |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.05x |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.01x |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.05x |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.08x |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.05x |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.06x |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.05x |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.06x |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.02x |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.03x |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.07x |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.07x |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.02x |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.01x |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.11x |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.14x |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.11x |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.19x |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.24x |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.23x |
