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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.

Interest Coverage

DELL Interest Coverage Ratio

7.65x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

+240.35% 5Y
DELL Interest Coverage Ratio

DELL Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

DELL Interest Coverage Ratio

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

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)$265.36B7.65x6.99x4.23x4.28x
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)vs ›$259.91BN/A34.57x34.57x34.57x
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)vs ›$259.76B11.09x10.93x22.50x28.29x
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)vs ›$255.30B5.34x5.61x6.01x5.60x
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)vs ›$233.37B6.61x6.61x4.00x4.00x
Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)vs ›$309.61B-21.86x133.33x133.33x133.33x
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)vs ›$207.32B414.30x248.35x170.31x170.31x
KLA Corporation (KLAC)vs ›$324.79B16.59x14.13x16.13x15.22x
Amphenol Corporation (APH)vs ›$202.54B16.24x15.69x17.57x17.24x
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)vs ›$202.14B6.54x6.54x7.21x4.74x

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

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-01-307.65x
2025-10-3111.90x
2025-08-015.87x
2025-05-023.23x
2025-01-316.28x
2024-11-015.09x
2024-08-023.47x
2024-05-032.69x
2024-01-313.99x
2023-11-033.99x
2023-08-042.75x
2023-05-052.64x
2023-01-313.07x
2022-10-285.85x
2022-07-293.85x
2022-04-295.60x
2022-01-318.40x
2021-10-292.26x
2021-07-302.44x
2021-04-302.25x
2021-01-3113.78x
2020-10-301.99x
2020-07-311.73x
2020-05-011.04x
2020-01-311.14x
2019-11-011.21x
2019-08-020.72x
2019-05-030.73x
2019-01-310.50x
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
2016-07-290.19x
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
2014-08-010.17x
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.

Round Rock, TX
108,000 employees
Technology / Computer Hardware
Sector
Technology
Industry
Computer Hardware
CEO
Michael Saul Dell