Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 2.42x is 16% below its 5-year average of 2.88x, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.83x–5.74x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 21.33% below its 12-month average of 3.08x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
3.08x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.94x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.88x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.16x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
1.94x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
1.73x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-21.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-17.67%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-15.76%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+12.17%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+25.21%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+39.89%
SECTOR MEDIAN · REAL ESTATE
2.63x
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-7.83%
vs the sector median at left
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Market Cap
$18.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.42x
TTM Avg
3.08x
3Y Avg
2.94x
5Y Avg
2.88x
Market Cap
$18.55B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.93x
TTM Avg
2.93x
3Y Avg
2.93x
5Y Avg
2.93x
Market Cap
$17.85B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.10x
TTM Avg
2.06x
3Y Avg
2.09x
5Y Avg
1.90x
Market Cap
$17.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.70x
TTM Avg
2.13x
3Y Avg
4.97x
5Y Avg
5.90x
Market Cap
$17.70B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.85x
TTM Avg
1.95x
3Y Avg
2.23x
5Y Avg
2.13x
Market Cap
$17.44B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.54x
TTM Avg
3.81x
3Y Avg
4.25x
5Y Avg
4.25x
Market Cap
$15.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.34x
TTM Avg
3.62x
3Y Avg
3.98x
5Y Avg
3.57x
Market Cap
$15.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.78x
TTM Avg
1.73x
3Y Avg
1.92x
5Y Avg
1.80x
Market Cap
$15.29B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.15x
TTM Avg
1.82x
3Y Avg
1.93x
5Y Avg
2.57x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) | $18.93B | 2.42x | 3.08x | 2.94x | 2.88x |
| SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)vs › | $18.55B | 2.93x | 2.93x | 2.93x | 2.93x |
| Invitation Homes Inc. (INVH)vs › | $17.85B | 2.10x | 2.06x | 2.09x | 1.90x |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs › | $17.74B | 1.70x | 2.13x | 4.97x | 5.90x |
| Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)vs › | $17.70B | 1.85x | 1.95x | 2.23x | 2.13x |
| Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST)vs › | $17.44B | 3.54x | 3.81x | 4.25x | 4.25x |
| Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)vs › | $15.79B | 3.34x | 3.62x | 3.98x | 3.57x |
| Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (DOC)vs › | $15.73B | 1.78x | 1.73x | 1.92x | 1.80x |
| Sun Communities, Inc. (SUI)vs › | $15.29B | 2.15x | 1.82x | 1.93x | 2.57x |
| Regency Centers Corporation (REG)vs › | $14.78B | 2.72x | 3.92x | 4.81x | 4.84x |
Interest Coverage
2.4x
Debt/Equity
1.25
Current Ratio
2.30
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 2.42x |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.25x |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.35x |
| 2025-06-30 | 4.29x |
| 2025-03-31 | 4.10x |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.97x |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.17x |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.32x |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.37x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.37x |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.43x |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.56x |
| 2023-03-31 | 3.67x |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.74x |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.20x |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.90x |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.90x |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.01x |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.76x |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.83x |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.82x |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.01x |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.33x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.20x |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.17x |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.14x |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.26x |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.30x |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.16x |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.02x |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.06x |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.46x |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.02x |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.02x |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.01x |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.98x |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.00x |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.92x |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.93x |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.91x |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.91x |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.63x |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.65x |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.59x |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.58x |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.36x |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.42x |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.91x |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.19x |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.64x |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.68x |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.64x |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.85x |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.74x |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.70x |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.66x |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.62x |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.53x |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.55x |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.45x |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.43x |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.09x |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.30x |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.39x |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.48x |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.24x |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.84x |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.63x |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.54x |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.66x |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.66x |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.66x |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.65x |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.74x |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.63x |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.82x |
