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Discover Financial Services (DFS) Interest Coverage Ratio: 3.09x

The interest coverage ratio for Discover Financial Services (DFS) is 3.09x as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

DFS Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

3.09x

DFS Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Discover Financial Services (DFS)3.09xN/AN/AN/A
MetLife, Inc. (MET)$55.06B4.39x4.90x4.67x5.92x
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)$55.77B3.99x4.99x5.69x5.66x
The Allstate Corporation (ALL)$55.91B32.97x23.68x23.68x22.09x
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)$44.77BN/AN/AN/AN/A
MSCI Inc. (MSCI)$44.23B8.16x8.20x7.72x7.21x
Aflac Incorporated (AFL)$58.84B21.10x26.84x25.55x23.54x
Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)$40.97B16.81x22.71x22.71x50.31x
American International Group, Inc. (AIG)$39.19B9.80x9.09x7.49x8.04x
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV)$63.85B18.34x17.05x13.16x12.55x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

3.1x

Debt/Equity

0.91

Current Ratio

0.15

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.

Discover Financial Services 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

Discover Financial Services Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
The interest coverage ratio for DFS stock is 3.09x.

About Discover Financial Services

Based in Riverwoods, Illinois, and founded in 1960, Discover Financial Services offers a comprehensive suite of digital banking and payment solutions throughout the United States. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Digital Banking and Payment Services. The Digital Banking segment caters to individuals with Discover-branded credit cards, various consumer loan products including private student, personal, and home loans, and a direct-to-consumer deposit portfolio featuring savings, certificates of deposit (CDs), money market, checking, and sweep accounts, alongside specialized IRA deposit options. The Payment Services segment is responsible for operating the PULSE network, which supports automated teller machines, debit transactions, and electronic funds transfers. It also oversees Diners Club International, a global payments network involved in issuing branded charge cards and facilitating card acceptance. Furthermore, this segment provides essential payment transaction processing and settlement services.

Riverwoods, IL
21,000 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Credit Services
CEO
J. Michael Shepherd