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 12.34x is 83% above its 5-year average of 6.75x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-5.68x–36.91x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 504.50% above its 12-month average of 2.04x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
12.34x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.04x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.53x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.75x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
8.97x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
10.81x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+504.50%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+249.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+82.83%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+37.57%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+14.22%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
9.00x
median of 41 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+37.16%
vs the sector median at left
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Market Cap
$20.24B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.34x
TTM Avg
2.04x
3Y Avg
3.53x
5Y Avg
6.75x
Market Cap
$19.89B
Interest Coverage Ratio
28.40x
TTM Avg
36.25x
3Y Avg
27.89x
5Y Avg
42.77x
Market Cap
$19.53B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.75x
TTM Avg
3.88x
3Y Avg
4.05x
5Y Avg
3.80x
Market Cap
$21.42B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.68x
TTM Avg
3.09x
3Y Avg
3.09x
5Y Avg
3.13x
Market Cap
$21.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.36x
TTM Avg
23.77x
3Y Avg
32.80x
5Y Avg
24.91x
Market Cap
$21.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-7.58x
TTM Avg
1.96x
3Y Avg
2.92x
5Y Avg
2.76x
Market Cap
$18.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.26x
TTM Avg
14.84x
3Y Avg
15.42x
5Y Avg
12.80x
Market Cap
$16.31B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.29x
TTM Avg
3.17x
3Y Avg
3.33x
5Y Avg
3.16x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) | $20.24B | 12.34x | 2.04x | 3.53x | 6.75x |
| Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)vs › | $19.89B | 28.40x | 36.25x | 27.89x | 42.77x |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.53B | 2.75x | 3.88x | 4.05x | 3.80x |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $21.42B | 3.68x | 3.09x | 3.09x | 3.13x |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $21.79B | 18.36x | 23.77x | 32.80x | 24.91x |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $21.86B | -7.58x | 1.96x | 2.92x | 2.76x |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $22.06B | 0.30x | 1.51x | 3.66x | 4.83x |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $18.13B | 15.26x | 14.84x | 15.42x | 12.80x |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $16.31B | 3.29x | 3.17x | 3.33x | 3.16x |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.17B | 0.45x | 0.45x | 7.62x | 7.74x |
Interest Coverage
12.3x
Debt/Equity
1.33
Current Ratio
1.64
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 | 12.34x |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.84x |
| 2025-12-31 | -0.37x |
| 2025-09-30 | -5.62x |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.02x |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.07x |
| 2024-12-31 | -5.68x |
| 2024-09-30 | 7.33x |
| 2024-06-30 | 8.32x |
| 2024-03-31 | 5.13x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.60x |
| 2023-09-30 | 8.11x |
| 2023-06-30 | 8.79x |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.15x |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.73x |
| 2022-09-30 | 11.60x |
| 2022-06-30 | 36.91x |
| 2022-03-31 | 22.45x |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.95x |
| 2021-09-30 | 17.84x |
| 2021-06-30 | 19.43x |
| 2021-03-31 | 9.89x |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.70x |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.19x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.71x |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.42x |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.07x |
| 2019-09-30 | 13.07x |
| 2019-06-30 | 14.53x |
| 2019-03-31 | 11.05x |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.02x |
| 2018-09-30 | 14.63x |
| 2018-06-30 | 17.87x |
| 2018-03-31 | 16.42x |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.12x |
| 2017-09-30 | 14.17x |
| 2017-06-30 | 16.60x |
| 2017-03-31 | 5.85x |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.33x |
| 2016-09-30 | 17.35x |
| 2016-06-30 | 16.90x |
| 2016-03-31 | 16.59x |
| 2015-12-31 | 13.66x |
| 2015-09-30 | 19.41x |
| 2015-06-30 | 23.35x |
| 2015-03-31 | 22.83x |
| 2014-12-31 | 14.96x |
| 2014-09-30 | 18.54x |
| 2014-06-30 | 16.80x |
| 2014-03-31 | 14.57x |
| 2013-12-31 | 14.53x |
| 2013-09-30 | 14.90x |
| 2013-06-30 | 19.49x |
| 2013-03-31 | 17.85x |
| 2012-12-31 | 12.96x |
| 2012-09-30 | 18.70x |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.53x |
| 2012-03-31 | 9.49x |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.37x |
| 2011-09-30 | 9.57x |
| 2011-06-30 | 7.44x |
| 2011-03-31 | 6.53x |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.65x |
| 2010-09-30 | 5.43x |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.72x |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.89x |
| 2009-12-31 | -0.12x |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.94x |
