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 5.37x is 101% above its 5-year average of 2.67x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.10x–9.87x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 15.37% above its 12-month average of 4.65x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.37x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.65x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.51x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.67x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
1.28x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
1.22x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
0.73x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+15.37%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+53.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+100.69%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+317.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+340.55%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+634.51%
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
5.04x
median of 24 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+6.61%
vs the sector median at left
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Market Cap
$42.28B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.37x
TTM Avg
4.65x
3Y Avg
3.51x
5Y Avg
2.67x
Market Cap
$25.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.01x
TTM Avg
7.06x
3Y Avg
7.22x
5Y Avg
7.11x
Market Cap
$24.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.06x
TTM Avg
29.49x
3Y Avg
15.01x
5Y Avg
10.32x
Market Cap
$21.75B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.82x
TTM Avg
9.64x
3Y Avg
9.86x
5Y Avg
9.62x
Market Cap
$21.63B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.95x
TTM Avg
78.89x
3Y Avg
78.89x
5Y Avg
78.89x
Market Cap
$19.42B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.64x
TTM Avg
2.58x
3Y Avg
2.57x
5Y Avg
2.53x
Market Cap
$65.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.63x
TTM Avg
0.63x
3Y Avg
0.63x
5Y Avg
2.48x
Market Cap
$16.07B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
34.63x
3Y Avg
34.63x
5Y Avg
34.63x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV) | $42.28B | 5.37x | 4.65x | 3.51x | 2.67x |
| Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)vs › | $29.78B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fox Corporation (FOXA)vs › | $25.74B | 8.01x | 7.06x | 7.22x | 7.11x |
| EchoStar Corporation (SATS)vs › | $24.67B | -0.06x | 29.49x | 15.01x | 10.32x |
| Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC)vs › | $21.75B | 9.82x | 9.64x | 9.86x | 9.62x |
| Roku, Inc. (ROKU)vs › | $21.63B | -2.95x | 78.89x | 78.89x | 78.89x |
| Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)vs › | $19.42B | 2.64x | 2.58x | 2.57x | 2.53x |
| Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)vs › | $65.41B | 0.63x | 0.63x | 0.63x | 2.48x |
| Pinterest, Inc. (PINS)vs › | $16.07B | N/A | 34.63x | 34.63x | 34.63x |
| News Corporation (NWSA)vs › | $15.68B | 95.60x | 59.24x | 34.10x | 27.06x |
Interest Coverage
5.4x
Debt/Equity
61.33
Current Ratio
0.85
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 | 5.37x |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.58x |
| 2025-12-31 | -0.31x |
| 2025-09-30 | 9.87x |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.75x |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.43x |
| 2024-12-31 | -3.10x |
| 2024-09-30 | 7.27x |
| 2024-06-30 | 5.82x |
| 2024-03-31 | -0.51x |
| 2023-12-31 | -0.88x |
| 2023-09-30 | 7.58x |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.71x |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.60x |
| 2022-12-31 | -1.65x |
| 2022-09-30 | 7.18x |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.66x |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.41x |
| 2021-12-31 | -1.72x |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.95x |
| 2021-06-30 | -1.85x |
| 2021-03-31 | -4.28x |
| 2020-12-31 | -6.06x |
| 2020-09-30 | -7.63x |
| 2020-06-30 | -11.16x |
| 2020-03-31 | -3.92x |
| 2019-12-31 | -1.74x |
| 2019-09-30 | 7.11x |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.66x |
| 2019-03-31 | -0.65x |
| 2018-12-31 | -2.46x |
| 2018-09-30 | 6.51x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.79x |
| 2018-03-31 | -0.18x |
| 2017-12-31 | -7.72x |
| 2017-09-30 | 7.56x |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.22x |
| 2017-03-31 | -0.82x |
| 2016-12-31 | -1.22x |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.58x |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.93x |
| 2016-03-31 | -1.31x |
| 2015-12-31 | -1.55x |
| 2015-09-30 | 5.94x |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.65x |
| 2015-03-31 | -0.94x |
| 2014-12-31 | -7.15x |
| 2014-09-30 | 5.36x |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.02x |
| 2014-03-31 | -0.50x |
| 2013-12-31 | -2.12x |
| 2013-09-30 | 4.29x |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.26x |
| 2013-03-31 | -1.18x |
| 2012-12-31 | -4.35x |
| 2012-09-30 | 2.94x |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.46x |
| 2012-03-31 | -1.44x |
| 2011-12-31 | -2.23x |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.45x |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.70x |
| 2011-03-31 | -2.46x |
| 2010-12-31 | -3.35x |
| 2010-09-30 | 3.51x |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.86x |
| 2010-03-31 | -4.01x |
| 2009-12-31 | -5.06x |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.22x |
| 2009-06-30 | -0.51x |
| 2009-03-31 | -5.10x |
| 2008-12-31 | -6.65x |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.93x |
| 2008-03-31 | -4.42x |
| 2006-12-31 | -1.37x |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.40x |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.03x |
| 2005-12-31 | -4.45x |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.30x |
