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 3.79x is 52% below its 5-year average of 7.95x, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.61x–27.95x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 5.70% below its 12-month average of 4.02x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.02x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
5.03x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.17x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
4.46x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
10.50x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.70%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-24.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-38.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.88%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-63.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · ENERGY
6.56x
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-42.20%
vs the sector median at left
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Market Cap
$92.39B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.79x
TTM Avg
4.02x
3Y Avg
5.03x
5Y Avg
6.17x
Market Cap
$90.09B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.76x
TTM Avg
7.25x
3Y Avg
15.62x
5Y Avg
13.20x
Market Cap
$87.49B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.05x
TTM Avg
2.75x
3Y Avg
2.91x
5Y Avg
2.62x
Market Cap
$99.45B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.92x
TTM Avg
16.44x
3Y Avg
17.51x
5Y Avg
16.57x
Market Cap
$82.32B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.90x
TTM Avg
5.15x
3Y Avg
5.33x
5Y Avg
5.00x
Market Cap
$79.44B
Interest Coverage Ratio
20.86x
TTM Avg
22.36x
3Y Avg
22.66x
5Y Avg
17.91x
Market Cap
$79.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
36.05x
TTM Avg
47.31x
3Y Avg
53.80x
5Y Avg
49.89x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) | $92.39B | 3.79x | 4.02x | 5.03x | 6.17x |
| Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)vs › | $90.09B | 7.76x | 7.25x | 15.62x | 13.20x |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)vs › | $87.49B | 3.05x | 2.75x | 2.91x | 2.62x |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)vs › | $99.45B | 7.92x | 16.44x | 17.51x | 16.57x |
| Phillips 66 (PSX)vs › | $84.87B | 3.39x | 2.98x | 7.86x | 6.71x |
| Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD)vs › | $82.32B | 4.90x | 5.15x | 5.33x | 5.00x |
| Eni S.p.A. (E)vs › | $80.49B | 0.55x | 4.25x | 10.14x | 9.27x |
| Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)vs › | $79.44B | 20.86x | 22.36x | 22.66x | 17.91x |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)vs › | $79.20B | 36.05x | 47.31x | 53.80x | 49.89x |
| Slb N.V. (SLB)vs › | $74.14B | 9.80x | 11.08x | 10.39x | 8.27x |
Interest Coverage
3.8x
Debt/Equity
1.98
Current Ratio
1.26
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 | 3.79x |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.88x |
| 2025-09-30 | 4.91x |
| 2025-06-30 | 5.51x |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.03x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.52x |
| 2024-09-30 | 3.84x |
| 2024-06-30 | 7.40x |
| 2024-03-31 | 5.41x |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.66x |
| 2023-09-30 | 14.85x |
| 2023-06-30 | 10.43x |
| 2023-03-31 | 12.81x |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.63x |
| 2022-09-30 | 21.85x |
| 2022-06-30 | 27.95x |
| 2022-03-31 | 5.96x |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.83x |
| 2021-09-30 | 4.15x |
| 2021-06-30 | 3.03x |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.61x |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.02x |
| 2020-09-30 | -2.99x |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.67x |
| 2020-03-31 | -35.65x |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.72x |
| 2019-09-30 | 6.36x |
| 2019-06-30 | 6.23x |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.10x |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.02x |
| 2018-09-30 | 6.35x |
| 2018-06-30 | 7.78x |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.21x |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.54x |
| 2017-09-30 | 9.62x |
| 2017-06-30 | 6.06x |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.88x |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.04x |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.02x |
| 2016-06-30 | 9.89x |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.55x |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.80x |
| 2015-09-30 | 23.47x |
| 2015-06-30 | 21.89x |
| 2015-03-31 | 20.42x |
| 2014-12-31 | 18.51x |
| 2014-09-30 | 21.67x |
| 2014-06-30 | 32.60x |
| 2014-03-31 | 8.40x |
| 2013-12-31 | 24.00x |
| 2013-09-30 | 7.00x |
| 2013-06-30 | 21.33x |
| 2013-03-31 | 26.27x |
| 2012-12-31 | 42.46x |
| 2012-09-30 | 105.28x |
| 2012-06-30 | 130.70x |
| 2012-03-31 | 43.45x |
| 2011-12-31 | -7.18x |
| 2011-09-30 | 117.27x |
| 2011-06-30 | 31.55x |
| 2011-03-31 | 74.45x |
| 2010-09-30 | 73.83x |
| 2010-03-31 | -104.75x |
| 2009-09-30 | 37.86x |
