Gen Digital Inc. logo
GENGen Digital Inc.

Interest Coverage Ratio: 6.25x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 6.25x is 51% above its 5-year average of 4.15x, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.13x–9.44x).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 62.93% above its 12-month average of 3.84x.

Interest Coverage

GEN Interest Coverage Ratio

6.25x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-30.27% 5Y
GEN Interest Coverage Ratio

GEN Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

GEN Interest Coverage Ratio

GEN Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

GEN Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

6.25x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

3.84x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

2.69x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

4.15x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

2.44x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

5.53x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

5.38x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+62.93%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+132.72%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+50.63%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+156.68%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+13.04%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+16.24%

GEN Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)$14.73B6.25x3.84x2.69x4.15x
Toast, Inc. (TOST)vs ›$15.71BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR)vs ›$15.96B8.75x7.76x7.67x8.75x
Nextpower Inc. (NXT)vs ›$16.07B265.83x157.31x112.26x450.55x
PTC Inc. (PTC)vs ›$13.37B12.76x8.84x7.36x6.63x
Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR)vs ›$13.36B3.59x4.73x6.49x5.92x
Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO)vs ›$16.11BN/A42.11x27.04x21.89x
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)vs ›$16.47B20.42x20.05x34.26x26.23x
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS)vs ›$12.80B10.38x9.93x7.59x6.90x
TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)vs ›$12.80B-2.12x2.98x2.98x2.98x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

6.3x

Debt/Equity

3.16

Current Ratio

0.40

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 Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The interest coverage ratio for GEN stock is 6.25x.
Is Gen Digital Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 6.25x is 51% above its 5-year average of 4.15x, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.13x–9.44x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for GEN stock is 3.84x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for GEN stock is 2.69x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for GEN stock is 4.15x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for GEN stock is 2.44x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for GEN stock is 5.53x.
What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for GEN stock is 5.38x.

GEN Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-04-036.25x
2026-01-023.24x
2025-10-033.00x
2025-07-042.86x
2025-03-283.09x
2024-12-272.65x
2024-09-272.70x
2024-06-282.73x
2024-03-292.48x
2023-12-292.01x
2023-09-290.13x
2023-06-302.11x
2023-03-312.13x
2022-12-302.39x
2022-09-305.02x
2022-06-308.42x
2022-03-314.16x
2021-12-319.44x
2021-09-309.26x
2021-06-308.97x
2021-03-317.60x
2020-12-318.75x
2020-09-306.22x
2020-06-303.00x
2020-03-310.88x
2019-12-311.22x
2019-09-302.37x
2019-06-302.86x
2019-03-312.10x
2018-12-313.19x
2018-09-301.96x
2018-06-300.02x
2018-03-310.11x
2017-12-311.66x
2017-09-30-0.16x
2017-06-30-0.52x
2017-03-31-2.41x
2016-12-31-0.29x
2016-09-30-0.23x
2016-06-303.93x
2016-03-316.74x
2015-12-318.59x
2015-09-3010.68x
2015-06-3010.05x
2015-03-318.00x
2014-12-3116.35x
2014-09-3018.32x
2014-06-3015.33x
2014-03-3116.11x
2013-12-3120.25x
2013-09-3012.40x
2013-06-308.96x
2013-03-316.78x
2012-12-317.84x
2012-09-308.71x
2012-06-309.28x
2012-03-316.86x
2011-12-3111.11x
2011-09-3010.18x
2011-06-308.84x
2011-03-316.46x
2010-12-316.19x
2010-09-306.06x
2010-06-305.88x
2010-03-317.48x
2009-12-318.39x
2009-09-308.29x
2009-06-304.75x
2009-03-31-0.43x
2008-12-31-0.96x
2008-09-303.16x
2008-06-308.75x
2008-03-3123.94x
2007-12-314.36x
2007-09-300.66x
2007-06-306.41x
2007-03-311.66x
2006-06-3024.15x
2005-12-311.17x
2005-09-30-0.38x
2005-06-3043.80x
2005-03-314.92x
2003-06-304.39x
2003-03-3122.19x
2002-06-3014.82x

About Gen Digital Inc.

Gen Digital Inc. delivers a wide array of cyber safety solutions for individual users across the globe, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Japan. Its flagship offering, Norton 360, is a subscription-based, all-in-one cyber protection platform safeguarding PCs, Macs, and mobile devices from a wide spectrum of online dangers like malware, viruses, ransomware, and adware. The company also offers Norton and LifeLock's identity theft protection, which includes proactive monitoring, timely alerts, and professional restoration assistance should identity fraud occur. To bolster online privacy and security, its Norton Secure VPN creates an encrypted tunnel for data, ensuring anonymity. The Privacy Monitor Assistant provides a specialized service where experts assist users in removing their personal data from online data brokers. Home Title Protect helps safeguard property by detecting potential fraud and alerting homeowners. Furthermore, Gen Digital provides Avira Security, another robust portfolio of cybersecurity and privacy tools tailored for consumers. Additional products include Dark Web Monitoring, which continuously scans illicit online spaces for the personal information of Norton 360 subscribers. Its Social Media Monitoring tool enhances the security of social profiles by watching for account takeovers, suspicious activity, and unsuitable content. AntiTrack is designed to preserve digital privacy by blocking online trackers and obscuring users' unique digital fingerprints. An Online Reputation Management service also aids in controlling personal search results, managing digital branding, and maintaining privacy. The company distributes and sells its offerings through a diverse network, including traditional retailers, telecommunications companies, hardware manufacturers (OEMs), employee benefit programs, and its own e-commerce platform. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the company adopted its current name, Gen Digital Inc., in November 2022, having previously operated as NortonLifeLock Inc.

Tempe, AZ
3,400 employees
Technology / Software - Infrastructure
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
CEO
Vincent Pilette