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Interest Coverage Ratio: 7.05x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 7.05x is 15% above its 5-year average of 6.13x, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.57x–12.48x).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 12.43% above its 12-month average of 6.27x.

Interest Coverage

HII Interest Coverage Ratio

7.05x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

+7.47% 5Y
HII Interest Coverage Ratio

HII Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

HII Interest Coverage Ratio

HII Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

HII Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

7.05x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

6.27x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

6.20x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

5.81x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

8.57x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

7.16x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+12.43%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+13.67%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+21.22%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-17.78%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-1.54%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

HII Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)$11.02B7.05x6.27x6.20x5.81x
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs ›$11.39BN/A47.61x48.35x62.70x
Allegion plc (ALLE)vs ›$11.77B8.51x8.08x7.88x8.33x
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)vs ›$11.94B43.50x28.73x20.09x14.99x
Pentair plc (PNR)vs ›$12.28B12.36x10.71x9.33x17.93x
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)vs ›$9.47B2.87x5.28x10.98x11.08x
CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)vs ›$12.78B1.80x2.10x3.45x3.77x
Crane Company (CR)vs ›$12.91B37.54x25.31x15.54x11.94x
Aecom (ACM)vs ›$9.01B5.57x5.02x4.48x3.83x
Planet Labs PBC (PL)vs ›$8.76B-27.67xN/AN/AN/A

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

7.0x

Debt/Equity

0.62

Current Ratio

1.13

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 Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)?
The interest coverage ratio for HII stock is 7.05x.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 7.05x is 15% above its 5-year average of 6.13x, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.57x–12.48x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for HII stock is 6.27x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for HII stock is 6.20x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for HII stock is 5.81x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for HII stock is 8.57x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for HII stock is 7.16x.

HII Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-317.05x
2025-12-316.04x
2025-09-307.00x
2025-06-305.50x
2025-03-315.75x
2024-12-314.07x
2024-09-303.57x
2024-06-307.88x
2024-03-317.33x
2023-12-3112.48x
2023-09-307.82x
2023-06-306.50x
2023-03-315.88x
2022-12-314.48x
2022-09-304.37x
2022-06-306.27x
2022-03-315.08x
2021-12-314.27x
2021-09-304.38x
2021-06-306.56x
2021-03-316.48x
2020-12-316.33x
2020-09-308.00x
2020-06-302.00x
2020-03-3113.06x
2019-12-3111.56x
2019-09-3011.56x
2019-06-309.44x
2019-03-319.81x
2018-12-3114.86x
2018-09-3020.14x
2018-06-3016.20x
2018-03-3112.47x
2017-12-315.59x
2017-09-3013.00x
2017-06-3014.12x
2017-03-319.00x
2016-12-3114.11x
2016-09-308.89x
2016-06-3012.06x
2016-03-3110.42x
2015-12-312.25x
2015-09-308.00x
2015-06-3010.76x
2015-03-316.78x
2014-12-312.18x
2014-09-306.33x
2014-06-306.24x
2014-03-315.89x
2013-12-315.61x
2013-09-304.54x
2013-06-304.00x
2013-03-313.17x
2012-12-313.66x
2012-09-302.28x
2012-06-303.66x
2012-03-312.67x
2011-12-314.28x
2011-09-30-6.33x
2011-06-303.03x
2011-03-315.67x
2010-12-319.70x
2010-09-307.70x
2010-06-30-2.00x
2010-03-318.70x

About Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) stands as a prominent American enterprise specializing in the comprehensive lifecycle management of military vessels, encompassing their design, construction, modernization, and maintenance. The company's diverse operations are segmented into three core divisions: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Technical Solutions. HII is a primary builder of non-nuclear ships, delivering amphibious assault ships, expeditionary warfare vessels, surface combatants, and national security cutters to both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Furthermore, it plays a critical role in providing nuclear-powered ships, including aircraft carriers and submarines, along with essential associated services such as refueling, extensive overhauls, and inactivation procedures. Beyond direct shipbuilding, Huntington Ingalls Industries offers specialized naval nuclear support services, covering the full spectrum from design and construction to maintenance and disposal for active U.S. Navy nuclear fleets, in addition to maintaining nuclear reactor prototypes. Its broader technical and support portfolio includes life-cycle sustainment services for the U.S. Navy fleet and other maritime clients; sophisticated information technology and mission-specific solutions for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies; nuclear facility management, operational support, and environmental remediation services for various government bodies and private sector entities; comprehensive defense and federal solutions; and the development of cutting-edge unmanned systems. Established in 1886, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.

Newport News, VA
44,000 employees
Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
CEO
Christopher Douglas Kastner