Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). 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 3.29x is in line with its 5-year average of 3.26x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.77x–6.69x).
27.76% below its 12-month average of 4.55x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 6.69x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.29x
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
-27.76%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.93%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+61.33%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+138.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+202.19%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
9.13x
median of 52 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-63.95%
vs the sector median at left
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.
Market Cap
$15.51B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.29x
TTM Avg
4.55x
3Y Avg
3.63x
5Y Avg
3.26x
Market Cap
$17.14B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.75x
TTM Avg
3.88x
3Y Avg
4.05x
5Y Avg
3.80x
Market Cap
$13.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.45x
TTM Avg
0.45x
3Y Avg
7.62x
5Y Avg
7.74x
Market Cap
$13.57B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.74x
TTM Avg
14.16x
3Y Avg
13.84x
5Y Avg
11.48x
Market Cap
$13.52B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.59x
TTM Avg
13.22x
3Y Avg
12.82x
5Y Avg
10.92x
Market Cap
$18.19B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-7.58x
TTM Avg
1.96x
3Y Avg
2.92x
5Y Avg
2.76x
Market Cap
$12.80B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.28x
TTM Avg
8.84x
3Y Avg
7.93x
5Y Avg
8.01x
Market Cap
$12.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.80x
TTM Avg
6.13x
3Y Avg
9.43x
5Y Avg
8.81x
Market Cap
$19.96B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.07x
TTM Avg
5.87x
3Y Avg
22.39x
5Y Avg
17.38x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) | $15.51B | 3.29x | 4.55x | 3.63x | 3.26x |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $17.14B | 2.75x | 3.88x | 4.05x | 3.80x |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $13.86B | 0.45x | 0.45x | 7.62x | 7.74x |
| Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL)vs › | $13.57B | 12.74x | 14.16x | 13.84x | 11.48x |
| Masco Corporation (MAS)vs › | $13.52B | 12.59x | 13.22x | 12.82x | 10.92x |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $18.19B | -7.58x | 1.96x | 2.92x | 2.76x |
| RPM International Inc. (RPM)vs › | $12.80B | 8.28x | 8.84x | 7.93x | 8.01x |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $12.74B | 4.80x | 6.13x | 9.43x | 8.81x |
| Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)vs › | $19.96B | 6.07x | 5.87x | 22.39x | 17.38x |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $20.13B | 18.36x | 23.77x | 32.80x | 24.91x |
Interest Coverage
3.3x
Debt/Equity
0.55
Current Ratio
0.92
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 |
