Interest Coverage Ratio: 7.65x
Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 7.65x is 50% above its 5-year average of 5.10x, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.25x–13.78x).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 9.53% above its 12-month average of 6.99x.
DELL Interest Coverage Ratio
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
DELL Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
DELL Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
DELL Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
7.65x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
6.99x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
4.23x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
4.28x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.06x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.53%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+81.06%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+78.67%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+272.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
DELL Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) | $265.36B | 7.65x | 6.99x | 4.23x | 4.28x |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)vs › | $259.91B | N/A | 34.57x | 34.57x | 34.57x |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)vs › | $259.76B | 11.09x | 10.93x | 22.50x | 28.29x |
| International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)vs › | $255.30B | 5.34x | 5.61x | 6.01x | 5.60x |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)vs › | $233.37B | 6.61x | 6.61x | 4.00x | 4.00x |
| Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)vs › | $309.61B | -21.86x | 133.33x | 133.33x | 133.33x |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)vs › | $207.32B | 414.30x | 248.35x | 170.31x | 170.31x |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC)vs › | $324.79B | 16.59x | 14.13x | 16.13x | 15.22x |
| Amphenol Corporation (APH)vs › | $202.54B | 16.24x | 15.69x | 17.57x | 17.24x |
| Western Digital Corporation (WDC)vs › | $202.14B | 6.54x | 6.54x | 7.21x | 4.74x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
7.7x
Debt/Equity
-12.75
Current Ratio
0.91
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 Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The interest coverage ratio for DELL stock is 7.65x.
- Is Dell Technologies Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
- The interest coverage ratio of 7.65x is 50% above its 5-year average of 5.10x, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.25x–13.78x).
- What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The TTM average interest coverage ratio for DELL stock is 6.99x.
- What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for DELL stock is 4.23x.
- What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for DELL stock is 4.28x.
- What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for DELL stock is 2.06x.
DELL Interest Coverage Ratio History
| DATE | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 7.65x |
| 2025-10-31 | 11.90x |
| 2025-08-01 | 5.87x |
| 2025-05-02 | 3.23x |
| 2025-01-31 | 6.28x |
| 2024-11-01 | 5.09x |
| 2024-08-02 | 3.47x |
| 2024-05-03 | 2.69x |
| 2024-01-31 | 3.99x |
| 2023-11-03 | 3.99x |
| 2023-08-04 | 2.75x |
| 2023-05-05 | 2.64x |
| 2023-01-31 | 3.07x |
| 2022-10-28 | 5.85x |
| 2022-07-29 | 3.85x |
| 2022-04-29 | 5.60x |
| 2022-01-31 | 8.40x |
| 2021-10-29 | 2.26x |
| 2021-07-30 | 2.44x |
| 2021-04-30 | 2.25x |
| 2021-01-31 | 13.78x |
| 2020-10-30 | 1.99x |
| 2020-07-31 | 1.73x |
| 2020-05-01 | 1.04x |
| 2020-01-31 | 1.14x |
| 2019-11-01 | 1.21x |
| 2019-08-02 | 0.72x |
| 2019-05-03 | 0.73x |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.50x |
| 2018-11-02 | -0.55x |
| 2018-08-03 | -0.02x |
| 2018-05-04 | -0.26x |
| 2018-01-31 | -0.53x |
| 2017-11-03 | -0.58x |
| 2017-08-04 | -1.10x |
| 2017-05-05 | -2.13x |
| 2017-01-31 | -2.56x |
| 2016-10-28 | -1.82x |
| 2016-07-29 | 0.19x |
| 2016-04-29 | -0.75x |
| 2016-01-31 | -0.16x |
| 2015-10-30 | -0.43x |
| 2015-07-31 | -0.56x |
| 2015-05-01 | -1.86x |
| 2015-01-31 | -1.04x |
| 2014-10-31 | -0.70x |
| 2014-08-01 | 0.17x |
| 2014-05-01 | -0.29x |
About Dell Technologies Inc.
Dell Technologies Inc. is a worldwide technology leader that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and provides support for a broad spectrum of information technology (IT) solutions, products, and services. The company's business activities are structured into three primary segments: the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), the Client Solutions Group (CSG), and VMware. The ISG division focuses on delivering enterprise-grade offerings, including both traditional and next-generation storage solutions, alongside various server configurations such as rack, blade, tower, and hyperscale models. This segment also provides networking products and related services aimed at helping corporate clients modernize their IT infrastructure, enrich end-user experiences, and accelerate critical business applications and processes. Complementary software, peripherals, and extensive support services—encompassing deployment, configuration, and extended warranties—are also part of its portfolio. The CSG segment addresses end-user computing requirements by offering personal computers like desktops, workstations, and notebooks, as well as displays and projectors. It further includes proprietary and third-party software, peripheral devices, and a full suite of support, installation, setup, and extended warranty services. The VMware division specializes in assisting customers with managing intricate IT landscapes, particularly concerning hybrid and multi-cloud environments, modern applications, network infrastructure, security protocols, and digital workspaces. Its services enable efficient resource management across private, multi-cloud, and multi-device setups. Furthermore, Dell Technologies offers information security solutions and cloud software, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), which empower customers to migrate, operate, and manage mission-critical applications within cloud-based IT environments. Founded in 1984, the company was initially known as Denali Holding Inc. before officially changing its name to Dell Technologies Inc. in August 2016. Its global headquarters are situated in Round Rock, Texas.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Computer Hardware
- CEO
- Michael Saul Dell