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 -0.14x is 99% above its 5-year average of -19.46x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-426.00x–6.48x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 99.85% above its 12-month average of -90.08x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-0.14x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-90.08x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1.38x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.34x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.58x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
3.02x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
3.35x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+99.85%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-109.96%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-105.90%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-105.34%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-104.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-104.12%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
10.00x
median of 41 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-101.38%
vs the sector median at left
International Paper Company
Market Cap
$21.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.14x
TTM Avg
-90.08x
3Y Avg
1.38x
5Y Avg
2.34x
Market Cap
$20.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.36x
TTM Avg
23.77x
3Y Avg
32.80x
5Y Avg
24.91x
Market Cap
$20.23B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.68x
TTM Avg
3.09x
3Y Avg
3.09x
5Y Avg
3.13x
Market Cap
$20.04B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.64x
TTM Avg
5.09x
3Y Avg
10.25x
5Y Avg
9.30x
Market Cap
$19.23B
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.26x
TTM Avg
14.84x
3Y Avg
15.42x
5Y Avg
12.80x
Market Cap
$24.57B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.00x
TTM Avg
9.25x
3Y Avg
9.18x
5Y Avg
10.59x
Market Cap
$18.50B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.75x
TTM Avg
3.88x
3Y Avg
4.05x
5Y Avg
3.80x
Market Cap
$25.82B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.57x
TTM Avg
13.37x
3Y Avg
8.44x
5Y Avg
8.44x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper Company (IP) | $21.62B | -0.14x | -90.08x | 1.38x | 2.34x |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $21.88B | 0.30x | 1.51x | 3.66x | 4.83x |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $20.73B | 18.36x | 23.77x | 32.80x | 24.91x |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $20.23B | 3.68x | 3.09x | 3.09x | 3.13x |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs › | $20.04B | -0.64x | 5.09x | 10.25x | 9.30x |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $19.23B | 15.26x | 14.84x | 15.42x | 12.80x |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $24.57B | 9.00x | 9.25x | 9.18x | 10.59x |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.50B | 2.75x | 3.88x | 4.05x | 3.80x |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs › | $25.82B | 18.57x | 13.37x | 8.44x | 8.44x |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.15B | 3.29x | 3.17x | 3.33x | 3.16x |
Interest Coverage
-0.1x
Debt/Equity
0.73
Current Ratio
1.28
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | -0.14x |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.32x |
| 2025-12-31 | -27.00x |
| 2025-09-30 | -426.00x |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.44x |
| 2025-03-31 | -0.26x |
| 2024-12-31 | -0.67x |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.65x |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.30x |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.17x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.37x |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.89x |
| 2023-06-30 | 3.17x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.89x |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.46x |
| 2022-09-30 | 3.10x |
| 2022-06-30 | 6.48x |
| 2022-03-31 | 4.36x |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.64x |
| 2021-09-30 | 4.50x |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.75x |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.46x |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.08x |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.28x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.55x |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.63x |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.63x |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.64x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.48x |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.01x |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.96x |
| 2018-09-30 | 4.53x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.74x |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.87x |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.89x |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.32x |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.73x |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.09x |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.32x |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.07x |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.83x |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.99x |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.41x |
| 2015-09-30 | 4.31x |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.68x |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.42x |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.65x |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.27x |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.54x |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.07x |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.93x |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.76x |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.84x |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.56x |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.98x |
| 2012-09-30 | 2.71x |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.65x |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.23x |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.72x |
| 2011-09-30 | 4.94x |
| 2011-06-30 | 4.01x |
| 2011-03-31 | 4.10x |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.29x |
| 2010-09-30 | 4.60x |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.67x |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.27x |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.85x |
| 2009-09-30 | 5.38x |
| 2009-06-30 | 4.46x |
| 2009-03-31 | 4.66x |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.99x |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.42x |
| 2008-06-30 | 4.85x |
| 2008-03-31 | 3.24x |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.51x |
| 2007-09-30 | 5.53x |
| 2007-06-30 | 4.99x |
| 2007-03-31 | 6.08x |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.85x |
| 2006-09-30 | 3.14x |
| 2006-06-30 | 2.53x |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.57x |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.52x |
| 2005-09-30 | 3.01x |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.53x |
| 2005-03-31 | 2.22x |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.54x |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.60x |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.35x |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.56x |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.76x |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.74x |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.84x |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.80x |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.33x |
| 2002-09-30 | 2.53x |
