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 1.75x is 26% below its 5-year average of 2.36x, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.20x–4.25x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 10.79% below its 12-month average of 1.97x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
1.75x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
1.97x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.07x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.27x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.54x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
2.65x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
2.72x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-15.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-22.70%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-30.92%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-33.91%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-35.49%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
2.38x
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-26.48%
vs the sector median at left
Alliant Energy Corporation
Market Cap
$18.28B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.75x
TTM Avg
1.97x
3Y Avg
2.07x
5Y Avg
2.27x
Market Cap
$19.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.42x
TTM Avg
2.50x
3Y Avg
2.65x
5Y Avg
2.88x
Market Cap
$15.17B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.05x
TTM Avg
0.37x
3Y Avg
0.32x
5Y Avg
0.32x
Market Cap
$22.57B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.19x
TTM Avg
2.15x
3Y Avg
2.14x
5Y Avg
2.22x
Market Cap
$12.24B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.65x
TTM Avg
2.67x
3Y Avg
2.67x
5Y Avg
2.93x
Market Cap
$10.47B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.39x
TTM Avg
1.36x
3Y Avg
1.67x
5Y Avg
2.06x
Market Cap
$26.49B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.63x
TTM Avg
2.50x
3Y Avg
2.53x
5Y Avg
2.36x
Market Cap
$10.05B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.35x
TTM Avg
0.45x
3Y Avg
0.68x
5Y Avg
0.99x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.28B | 1.75x | 1.97x | 2.07x | 2.27x |
| Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)vs › | $19.13B | 2.42x | 2.50x | 2.65x | 2.88x |
| NiSource Inc (NI)vs › | $21.30B | 2.87x | 2.84x | 2.96x | 2.71x |
| Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs › | $15.17B | 0.05x | 0.37x | 0.32x | 0.32x |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs › | $22.57B | 2.19x | 2.15x | 2.14x | 2.22x |
| Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)vs › | $12.24B | 2.65x | 2.67x | 2.67x | 2.93x |
| The AES Corporation (AES)vs › | $10.47B | 1.39x | 1.36x | 1.67x | 2.06x |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $26.49B | 2.63x | 2.50x | 2.53x | 2.36x |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs › | $10.05B | 0.35x | 0.45x | 0.68x | 0.99x |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs › | $26.66B | 3.06x | 3.17x | 3.14x | 3.11x |
Interest Coverage
1.8x
Debt/Equity
1.68
Current Ratio
0.80
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 | 1.75x |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.39x |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.73x |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.80x |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.16x |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.84x |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.75x |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.20x |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.07x |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.40x |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.25x |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.26x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.36x |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.50x |
| 2022-09-30 | 3.72x |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.72x |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.35x |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.69x |
| 2021-09-30 | 4.25x |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.55x |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.87x |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.33x |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.00x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.40x |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.72x |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.67x |
| 2019-09-30 | 4.25x |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.16x |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.67x |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.85x |
| 2018-09-30 | 4.05x |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.47x |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.80x |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.78x |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.29x |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.83x |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.73x |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.40x |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.33x |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.68x |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.04x |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.32x |
| 2015-09-30 | 5.08x |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.34x |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.28x |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.59x |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.37x |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.29x |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.41x |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.95x |
| 2013-09-30 | 4.74x |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.43x |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.83x |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.09x |
| 2012-09-30 | 5.58x |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.82x |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.46x |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.42x |
| 2011-09-30 | 4.77x |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.78x |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.16x |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.45x |
| 2010-09-30 | 5.89x |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.54x |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.68x |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.45x |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.76x |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.75x |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.06x |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.35x |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.71x |
| 2008-03-31 | 4.21x |
| 2007-12-31 | 488.14x |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.59x |
| 2006-09-30 | 85.25x |
| 2006-06-30 | 48.95x |
| 2006-03-31 | 171.14x |
| 2005-09-30 | 24.13x |
| 2005-06-30 | -3.17x |