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Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.17x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 5.17x is in line with its 5-year average of 5.47x, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.23x–8.77x).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 0.13% above its 12-month average of 5.16x.

Interest Coverage

EFX Interest Coverage Ratio

5.17x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-41.09% 5Y
EFX Interest Coverage Ratio

EFX Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

EFX Interest Coverage Ratio

EFX Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

EFX Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

5.17x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

5.16x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

4.58x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

5.47x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

5.81x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

6.95x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+0.13%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+12.85%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-5.64%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-11.12%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-25.66%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

EFX Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Equifax Inc. (EFX)$19.12B5.17x5.16x4.58x5.47x
Lennox International Inc. (LII)vs ›$19.48B24.83x24.14x19.72x19.62x
Fortive Corporation (FTV)vs ›$18.66B7.54x7.62x8.66x7.85x
RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)vs ›$19.94B8.45x7.32x5.70x17.64x
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)vs ›$18.21B7.31x8.47x8.67x9.31x
Snap-on Incorporated (SNA)vs ›$20.57B25.43x25.43x26.27x25.11x
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)vs ›$20.97BN/A137.10x2303.50x2303.50x
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)vs ›$21.14B12.60x10.02x9.40x11.78x
IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs ›$16.82B11.18x13.42x15.19x14.78x
WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs ›$16.79B3.19x3.27x3.76x3.26x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

5.2x

Debt/Equity

1.11

Current Ratio

0.60

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 Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The interest coverage ratio for EFX stock is 5.17x.
Is Equifax Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 5.17x is in line with its 5-year average of 5.47x, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.23x–8.77x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for EFX stock is 5.16x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for EFX stock is 4.58x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for EFX stock is 5.47x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for EFX stock is 5.81x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for EFX stock is 6.95x.

EFX Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-315.17x
2025-12-315.25x
2025-09-305.06x
2025-06-305.85x
2025-03-314.46x
2024-12-315.17x
2024-09-304.39x
2024-06-304.92x
2024-03-313.76x
2023-12-314.06x
2023-09-303.92x
2023-06-303.90x
2023-03-313.57x
2022-12-313.23x
2022-09-305.16x
2022-06-307.32x
2022-03-318.37x
2021-12-316.55x
2021-09-307.81x
2021-06-308.77x
2021-03-318.24x
2020-12-314.59x
2020-09-305.47x
2020-06-304.56x
2020-03-314.43x
2019-12-311.61x
2019-09-304.34x
2019-06-304.12x
2019-03-31-23.14x
2018-12-311.74x
2018-09-302.40x
2018-06-307.33x
2018-03-316.03x
2017-12-318.41x
2017-09-307.14x
2017-06-3010.81x
2017-03-319.03x
2016-12-318.43x
2016-09-308.73x
2016-06-309.56x
2016-03-318.77x
2015-12-3111.27x
2015-09-3011.03x
2015-06-3011.64x
2015-03-319.58x
2014-12-319.83x
2014-09-308.99x
2014-06-309.62x
2014-03-318.78x
2013-12-318.86x
2013-09-308.57x
2013-06-308.98x
2013-03-318.42x
2012-12-316.66x
2012-09-309.32x
2012-06-309.42x
2012-03-319.30x
2011-12-319.04x
2011-09-308.88x
2011-06-308.36x
2011-03-317.91x
2010-12-317.95x
2010-09-307.87x
2010-06-307.50x
2010-03-317.35x
2009-12-316.48x
2009-09-307.09x
2009-06-307.03x
2009-03-317.06x
2008-09-306.34x
2008-06-307.38x
2008-03-316.41x

About Equifax Inc.

Equifax Inc. operates as a global data and analytics company, delivering a range of information solutions and specialized human resources administrative process outsourcing services. Its clientele spans across businesses, governmental organizations, and individual consumers. The company's operations are structured into three primary divisions: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions (USIS), and International. The Workforce Solutions segment specializes in employment-related data, offering verification services for income, employment history, criminal records, and Social Security numbers. It also provides tools for payroll-based transactions, employment tax management, and products aimed at protecting against identity theft. The U.S. Information Solutions (USIS) segment provides a comprehensive suite of services for both consumers and businesses within the United States. These offerings include extensive credit data and scoring, sophisticated credit modeling and portfolio analytics, identity verification and fraud detection/prevention services, and various consulting options. Additionally, USIS supports mortgage services, financial marketing initiatives, identity management solutions, credit monitoring products, and online decisioning technology solutions, alongside portfolio management and mortgage reporting services. Globally, the International segment delivers similar information service products, encompassing consumer and commercial credit and financial data, credit scoring, and advanced modeling. This division also provides credit-related marketing products and services, as well as technology and support for debt collection and recovery management. Equifax serves a diverse array of industries, including financial services, mortgage, employment, telecommunications, retail, automotive, utilities, brokerage, healthcare, and insurance, in addition to federal, state, and local governments. With a substantial international presence, the company conducts business in numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and many other nations across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Founded in 1899, Equifax maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
15,000 employees
Industrials / Consulting Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Consulting Services
CEO
Mark W. Begor