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Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Interest Coverage Ratio: 3.79x

The interest coverage ratio for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is 3.79x as of Thursday, June 25, 2026.

LUV Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

3.79x

LUV Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)$24.90B3.79xN/AN/AN/A
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)vs ›$25.37B12.19x11.36x15.94x16.89x
Everpure, Inc. (P)vs ›$24.21B34.02x22.47x17.42x17.42x
Venture Global, Inc. (VG)vs ›$25.65B3.46x3.24x5.02x5.02x
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)vs ›$26.61B20.90x15.79x11.60x9.19x
Xylem Inc. (XYL)vs ›$26.63B42.17x32.55x22.71x17.22x
XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO)vs ›$23.11B3.33x3.15x2.92x2.25x
ATI Inc. (ATI)vs ›$26.97B5.73x5.32x4.62x3.94x
Hubbell Inc (HUBB)vs ›$27.38B18.99x16.89x19.09x15.72x
Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS)vs ›$27.87B10.88x10.88x13.22x13.72x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

3.8x

Debt/Equity

0.75

Current Ratio

0.52

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.

Southwest Airlines Co. 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

Southwest Airlines Co. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?
The interest coverage ratio for LUV stock is 3.79x.

About Southwest Airlines Co.

Southwest Airlines Co. functions as a passenger airline, offering scheduled air travel services predominantly across the United States and to select neighboring international markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a consistent fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircraft. Its extensive route network served 121 different locations, spanning 42 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, along with 10 international countries close by. These international destinations include Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. To enhance the passenger journey, Southwest provides in-flight entertainment and internet access on its Wi-Fi-enabled planes. The airline also runs the Rapid Rewards loyalty program, enabling members to accumulate points proportional to the money spent on Southwest's base fares. For customer convenience in travel planning, the company offers a range of digital tools, including its official websites and mobile applications, as well as SWABIZ, a dedicated online booking platform for business clients. Additional services available include EarlyBird Check-In, preferred boarding options, and transportation for pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was founded in 1967 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas.

Dallas, TX
71,506 employees
Industrials / Airlines, Airports & Air Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines, Airports & Air Services
CEO
Robert E. Jordan