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Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Interest Coverage Ratio: 8.57x

The interest coverage ratio for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is 8.57x as of Sunday, June 14, 2026.

DAL Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

8.57x

DAL Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)$54.57B8.57xN/AN/AN/A
Fastenal Company (FAST)$53.46B267.05x236.95x179.28x160.05x
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)$52.06B23.82x19.79x19.62x17.78x
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX)$57.34B3.60x3.29x3.30x4.95x
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)$51.11B9.12x8.74x10.37x10.03x
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)$51.11B4598.13x5940.57x4148.68x2954.41x
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)$59.27B-8.64xN/AN/AN/A
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)$62.38B8.55x82.93x443.94x473.70x
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)$45.00B8.31x8.16x6.89x6.04x
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)$66.10B145.70x129.21x79.42x62.41x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

8.6x

Debt/Equity

1.02

Current Ratio

0.40

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.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. 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

Delta Air Lines, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)?
The interest coverage ratio for DAL stock is 8.57x.

About Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. operates scheduled air transport services for both passengers and freight, serving destinations across the United States and internationally. Its operations are structured into two main segments: its core airline business and a refinery division. Domestically, its network is anchored by primary hubs in Atlanta, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Detroit, and Salt Lake City, further supported by coastal gateways such as Boston, Los Angeles, New York (LaGuardia and JFK), and Seattle. Globally, it maintains a significant presence through key international hubs and operational centers in cities like Amsterdam, Mexico City, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and Seoul-Incheon. Tickets are distributed through multiple channels, including its official website (delta.com), the Fly Delta mobile app, direct reservations, online travel agencies, traditional brick-and-mortar agencies, and other distribution partners. Beyond flight services, the company offers aircraft maintenance, engineering support, repair, and overhaul capabilities. It also arranges vacation packages for external clients, along with aircraft charter services, management, and associated programs. The airline operates a vast fleet of roughly 1,200 aircraft. Established in 1924, Delta Air Lines, Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
100,000 employees
Industrials / Airlines, Airports & Air Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines, Airports & Air Services
CEO
Edward H. Bastian