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Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.27x

The interest coverage ratio for Global Payments Inc. (GPN) is 2.27x as of Thursday, June 18, 2026.

GPN Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

2.27x

GPN Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Global Payments Inc. (GPN)$15.71B2.27xN/AN/AN/A
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)vs ›$17.30B6.37x5.28x9.38x15.15x
Assurant, Inc. (AIZ)vs ›$12.99B9.91x9.29x7.32x6.95x
Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)vs ›$20.01B5.71x6.25x6.22x8.23x
Circle Internet Group (CRCL)vs ›$21.54B-74.34x114.34x114.34x114.34x
Loews Corporation (L)vs ›$22.16B5.22x4.73x4.43x4.56x
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)vs ›$22.35B0.45x0.33x0.33x0.33x
Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)vs ›$23.81B643.64x685.20x1687.11x1725.47x
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL)vs ›$7.12B59.58x55.19x48.33x163.49x
Regions Financial Corporation (RF)vs ›$24.45B1.32x1.18x3.27x5.99x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

2.3x

Debt/Equity

0.96

Current Ratio

1.69

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.

Global Payments Inc. 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

Global Payments Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
The interest coverage ratio for GPN stock is 2.27x.

About Global Payments Inc.

Global Payments Inc. is a prominent provider of payment technology and software solutions, facilitating transactions across various forms including card, electronic, check, and digital payments. Its operations span the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions. The company's business is structured into three primary divisions: Merchant Solutions, Issuer Solutions, and Business and Consumer Solutions. The Merchant Solutions segment offers a comprehensive array of services designed to support businesses in managing their payment processing. These services include transaction authorization, settlement, funding, customer support, chargeback resolution, terminal rental and deployment, robust payment security, consolidated billing, and online reporting. Furthermore, this segment delivers specialized enterprise software solutions that help customers in diverse vertical markets streamline their business operations. It also provides various value-added services, such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, analytics and engagement tools, and even payroll and human capital management services. The Issuer Solutions segment empowers financial institutions and retailers by providing them with platforms to efficiently manage their card portfolios. Additionally, it supplies commercial payment and ePayables solutions specifically for businesses and government entities. Through its Business and Consumer Solutions segment, operating notably under the Netspend brand, the company addresses the financial needs of the underbanked, other consumers, and various businesses. This segment's offerings comprise general-purpose reloadable prepaid debit cards, payroll cards, demand deposit accounts, and other related financial services. Global Payments distributes its products and services through a multifaceted sales and marketing approach, leveraging its direct sales force, trade association partnerships, agent and enterprise software provider networks, referral arrangements with value-added resellers, and independent sales organizations. Founded in 1967, Global Payments Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
27,000 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Credit Services
CEO
Cameron Bready