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 18.52x is 80% above its 5-year average of 10.30x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-21.84x–22.06x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 167.38% above its 12-month average of 6.93x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
18.52x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
6.93x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
13.15x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
11.91x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
11.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
11.26x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+167.38%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+40.85%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+55.50%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+63.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+64.45%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.47x
median of 75 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+186.23%
vs the sector median at left
General Motors Company
Market Cap
$74.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.52x
TTM Avg
6.93x
3Y Avg
13.15x
5Y Avg
11.91x
Market Cap
$73.98B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.34x
TTM Avg
4.25x
3Y Avg
4.59x
5Y Avg
4.18x
Market Cap
$76.63B
Interest Coverage Ratio
82.30x
TTM Avg
61.55x
3Y Avg
44.74x
5Y Avg
35.81x
Market Cap
$72.43B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.72x
TTM Avg
14.66x
3Y Avg
15.98x
5Y Avg
16.53x
Market Cap
$78.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.95x
TTM Avg
3.77x
3Y Avg
3.19x
5Y Avg
3.19x
Market Cap
$83.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
46.69x
3Y Avg
31.45x
5Y Avg
23.77x
Market Cap
$61.71B
Interest Coverage Ratio
76.00x
TTM Avg
44.41x
3Y Avg
33.47x
5Y Avg
30.13x
Market Cap
$60.03B
Interest Coverage Ratio
55.46x
TTM Avg
36.37x
3Y Avg
26.07x
5Y Avg
26.07x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors Company (GM) | $74.74B | 18.52x | 6.93x | 13.15x | 11.91x |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $73.98B | 4.34x | 4.25x | 4.59x | 4.18x |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs › | $76.63B | 82.30x | 61.55x | 44.74x | 35.81x |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY)vs › | $72.43B | 14.72x | 14.66x | 15.98x | 16.53x |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)vs › | $78.73B | 4.95x | 3.77x | 3.19x | 3.19x |
| Carvana Co. (CVNA)vs › | $66.31B | 3.72x | 2.63x | 2.63x | 2.63x |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $83.74B | N/A | 46.69x | 31.45x | 23.77x |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs › | $61.71B | 76.00x | 44.41x | 33.47x | 30.13x |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $60.03B | 55.46x | 36.37x | 26.07x | 26.07x |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs › | $91.33B | 21.63x | 19.41x | 13.82x | 9.74x |
Interest Coverage
18.5x
Debt/Equity
2.13
Current Ratio
1.17
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 | 18.52x |
| 2025-12-31 | -21.84x |
| 2025-09-30 | 5.15x |
| 2025-06-30 | 10.74x |
| 2025-03-31 | 22.06x |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.08x |
| 2024-09-30 | 17.72x |
| 2024-06-30 | 18.80x |
| 2024-03-31 | 17.06x |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.14x |
| 2023-09-30 | 13.15x |
| 2023-06-30 | 12.34x |
| 2023-03-31 | 11.02x |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.74x |
| 2022-09-30 | 13.10x |
| 2022-06-30 | 9.04x |
| 2022-03-31 | 9.72x |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.70x |
| 2021-09-30 | 7.15x |
| 2021-06-30 | 11.86x |
| 2021-03-31 | 13.11x |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.43x |
| 2020-09-30 | 13.83x |
| 2020-06-30 | -3.68x |
| 2020-03-31 | 5.48x |
| 2019-12-31 | -1.27x |
| 2019-09-30 | 12.48x |
| 2019-06-30 | 12.86x |
| 2019-03-31 | 6.56x |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.48x |
| 2018-09-30 | 10.00x |
| 2018-06-30 | 9.29x |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.53x |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.21x |
| 2017-09-30 | 10.44x |
| 2017-06-30 | 18.27x |
| 2017-03-31 | 19.06x |
| 2016-12-31 | 11.70x |
| 2016-09-30 | 19.64x |
| 2016-06-30 | 20.65x |
| 2016-03-31 | 15.53x |
| 2015-12-31 | 25.12x |
| 2015-09-30 | 8.90x |
| 2015-06-30 | 11.93x |
| 2015-03-31 | 6.85x |
| 2014-12-31 | 27.27x |
| 2014-09-30 | 12.78x |
| 2014-06-30 | -4.71x |
| 2014-03-31 | -5.19x |
| 2013-09-30 | 15.35x |
| 2013-06-30 | 28.70x |
| 2013-03-31 | 10.54x |
| 2012-09-30 | 12.52x |
| 2012-06-30 | 15.43x |
| 2012-03-31 | 9.05x |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.33x |
| 2011-09-30 | 17.88x |
| 2011-06-30 | 15.81x |
| 2011-03-31 | 6.37x |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.31x |
| 2010-09-30 | 6.59x |
| 2010-06-30 | 7.61x |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.43x |
| 2009-12-31 | -11.93x |
| 2009-09-30 | -1.68x |
| 2009-06-30 | -2.80x |
| 2009-03-31 | -4.60x |
