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 4.97x is 17% below its 5-year average of 5.99x, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.79x–10.00x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 2.36% below its 12-month average of 5.09x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
4.97x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
5.09x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
5.75x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
6.09x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
6.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
6.35x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.36%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-13.51%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-20.50%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.33%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-27.05%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-21.70%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.47x
median of 75 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-23.15%
vs the sector median at left
Marriott International, Inc.
Market Cap
$98.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.97x
TTM Avg
5.09x
3Y Avg
5.75x
5Y Avg
6.25x
Market Cap
$101.02B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.57x
TTM Avg
16.34x
3Y Avg
17.47x
5Y Avg
12.43x
Market Cap
$91.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.63x
TTM Avg
19.41x
3Y Avg
13.82x
5Y Avg
9.74x
Market Cap
$83.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
46.69x
3Y Avg
31.45x
5Y Avg
23.77x
Market Cap
$116.43B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.65x
TTM Avg
6.77x
3Y Avg
8.12x
5Y Avg
9.87x
Market Cap
$117.66B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
961.51x
3Y Avg
642.87x
5Y Avg
642.87x
Market Cap
$117.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.60x
TTM Avg
8.11x
3Y Avg
9.11x
5Y Avg
8.40x
Market Cap
$78.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.95x
TTM Avg
3.77x
3Y Avg
3.19x
5Y Avg
3.19x
Market Cap
$76.63B
Interest Coverage Ratio
82.30x
TTM Avg
61.55x
3Y Avg
44.74x
5Y Avg
35.81x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $98.73B | 4.97x | 5.09x | 5.75x | 6.25x |
| BYD Company Limited (BYDDY)vs › | $101.02B | 8.57x | 16.34x | 17.47x | 12.43x |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs › | $91.33B | 21.63x | 19.41x | 13.82x | 9.74x |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $83.74B | N/A | 46.69x | 31.45x | 23.77x |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)vs › | $116.43B | 6.65x | 6.77x | 8.12x | 9.87x |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)vs › | $117.66B | N/A | 961.51x | 642.87x | 642.87x |
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)vs › | $117.67B | 6.60x | 8.11x | 9.11x | 8.40x |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)vs › | $78.73B | 4.95x | 3.77x | 3.19x | 3.19x |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs › | $76.63B | 82.30x | 61.55x | 44.74x | 35.81x |
| General Motors Company (GM)vs › | $74.74B | 4.00x | 9.55x | 9.94x | 9.27x |
Interest Coverage
5.0x
Debt/Equity
-4.53
Current Ratio
0.43
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 | 4.97x |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.74x |
| 2025-09-30 | 5.73x |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.09x |
| 2025-03-31 | 4.94x |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.18x |
| 2024-09-30 | 5.27x |
| 2024-06-30 | 6.91x |
| 2024-03-31 | 5.37x |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.69x |
| 2023-09-30 | 7.53x |
| 2023-06-30 | 7.77x |
| 2023-03-31 | 7.55x |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.66x |
| 2022-09-30 | 9.58x |
| 2022-06-30 | 10.00x |
| 2022-03-31 | 6.00x |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.55x |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.09x |
| 2021-06-30 | 4.46x |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.79x |
| 2020-12-31 | -1.14x |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.23x |
| 2020-06-30 | -1.21x |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.23x |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.88x |
| 2019-09-30 | 6.07x |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.01x |
| 2019-03-31 | 5.26x |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.91x |
| 2018-09-30 | 6.93x |
| 2018-06-30 | 9.62x |
| 2018-03-31 | 7.07x |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.92x |
| 2017-09-30 | 10.82x |
| 2017-06-30 | 10.19x |
| 2017-03-31 | 7.80x |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.88x |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.11x |
| 2016-06-30 | 6.82x |
| 2016-03-31 | 7.81x |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.74x |
| 2015-09-30 | 7.88x |
| 2015-06-30 | 8.79x |
| 2015-03-31 | 9.22x |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.19x |
| 2014-09-30 | 10.28x |
| 2014-06-30 | 10.53x |
| 2014-03-31 | 8.47x |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.44x |
| 2013-09-30 | 8.75x |
| 2013-06-30 | 9.62x |
| 2013-03-31 | 7.29x |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.54x |
| 2012-09-07 | 7.34x |
| 2012-06-15 | 7.15x |
| 2012-03-23 | 5.30x |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.26x |
| 2011-09-09 | -3.69x |
| 2011-06-17 | 6.27x |
| 2011-03-25 | 4.66x |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.44x |
| 2010-09-10 | 4.07x |
| 2010-06-18 | 5.14x |
| 2010-03-26 | 4.00x |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.06x |
| 2009-09-11 | -18.74x |
| 2009-06-19 | 3.54x |
| 2009-03-27 | 1.38x |
| 2008-09-05 | 6.15x |
| 2008-06-13 | 8.24x |
| 2008-03-21 | 4.64x |
