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Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.05x

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Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 2.05x is in line with its 5-year average of 1.98x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.52x–7.09x).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 40.65% below its 12-month average of 3.45x.

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Interest Coverage

EIX Interest Coverage Ratio

2.05x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-18.72% 5Y
EIX Interest Coverage Ratio

EIX Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

EIX Interest Coverage Ratio

EIX Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

EIX Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

2.05x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

3.45x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

1.75x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

1.93x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

2.15x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

2.45x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

2.62x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-40.65%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+16.80%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+6.22%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-4.82%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-16.23%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-21.63%

EIX Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Edison International (EIX)$28.76B2.05x3.45x1.75x1.93x
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs ›$28.93B2.34x2.35x2.55x2.46x
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs ›$28.99B9.09x8.10x8.23x8.92x
PPL Corporation (PPL)vs ›$27.84B2.64x2.50x2.53x2.36x
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs ›$27.77B2.49x2.42x2.26x2.14x
Eversource Energy (ES)vs ›$27.11B2.40x2.42x2.72x3.00x
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)vs ›$31.04B2.40x3.06x2.89x3.53x
Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs ›$31.70B2.61x2.45x2.69x2.89x
DTE Energy Company (DTE)vs ›$31.79B2.25x2.23x2.47x2.47x
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs ›$25.39B3.06x3.17x3.14x3.11x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

2.0x

Debt/Equity

2.42

Current Ratio

0.73

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 Edison International (EIX)?
The interest coverage ratio for EIX stock is 2.05x.
Is Edison International's interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 2.05x is in line with its 5-year average of 1.98x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.52x–7.09x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Edison International (EIX)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for EIX stock is 3.45x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Edison International (EIX)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for EIX stock is 1.75x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Edison International (EIX)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for EIX stock is 1.93x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Edison International (EIX)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for EIX stock is 2.15x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Edison International (EIX)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for EIX stock is 2.45x.
What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for Edison International (EIX)?
The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for EIX stock is 2.62x.

EIX Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-312.05x
2025-12-313.65x
2025-09-302.93x
2025-06-301.54x
2025-03-317.09x
2024-12-311.69x
2024-09-302.09x
2024-06-301.88x
2024-03-310.55x
2023-12-311.86x
2023-09-301.14x
2023-06-301.85x
2023-03-311.72x
2022-12-312.18x
2022-09-30-0.15x
2022-06-301.86x
2022-03-311.05x
2021-12-312.69x
2021-09-30-0.52x
2021-06-302.52x
2021-03-311.84x
2020-12-313.51x
2020-09-30-1.71x
2020-06-302.18x
2020-03-311.34x
2019-12-311.29x
2019-09-302.97x
2019-06-302.37x
2019-03-311.81x
2018-12-31-10.41x
2018-09-303.93x
2018-06-302.33x
2018-03-311.94x
2017-12-31-0.10x
2017-09-303.41x
2017-06-302.96x
2017-03-313.10x
2016-12-313.78x
2016-09-304.73x
2016-06-302.65x
2016-03-313.20x
2015-12-312.49x
2015-09-304.41x
2015-06-303.80x
2015-03-313.76x
2014-12-314.15x
2014-09-306.20x
2014-06-304.14x
2014-03-312.35x
2013-12-313.54x
2013-09-305.76x
2013-06-30-0.53x
2013-03-313.76x
2012-12-3124.17x
2012-09-303.33x
2012-06-301.93x
2012-03-311.83x
2011-12-31-6.37x
2011-09-303.87x
2011-06-301.87x
2011-03-312.30x
2010-12-312.24x
2010-09-304.93x
2010-06-302.01x
2010-03-312.96x
2009-12-312.50x
2009-09-304.11x
2009-06-30-2.00x
2009-03-312.96x
2008-09-305.48x
2008-06-303.07x
2008-03-313.67x
2007-06-301.29x
2006-12-311.88x
2005-12-312.97x
2005-06-302.00x
2004-03-310.76x
2003-12-311.24x
2003-09-302.63x
2002-06-303.79x

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About Edison International

Headquartered in Rosemead, California, and established in 1886, Edison International primarily operates through its subsidiaries to produce and supply electrical power. This utility company furnishes electricity to a vast client base of around 15 million, encompassing homes, businesses, industrial sites, governmental bodies, and agricultural enterprises throughout Southern, Central, and Coastal California. Beyond power delivery, Edison International also offers bespoke energy solutions tailored for its commercial and industrial clientele. Its extensive infrastructure includes a robust transmission network featuring lines that range from 55 kV to 500 kV, alongside numerous substations. The company's distribution system is equally substantial, comprising approximately 39,000 circuit-miles of overhead cabling, roughly 31,000 circuit-miles of underground lines, and 800 distribution substations.

Rosemead, CA
14,013 employees
www.edison.com
Utilities / Regulated Electric
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Electric
CEO
Pedro J. Pizarro
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