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Interest Coverage Ratio: 3.26x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 3.26x is 24% below its 5-year average of 4.29x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-1.34x–15.33x).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 19.48% below its 12-month average of 4.05x.

Interest Coverage

MTZ Interest Coverage Ratio

3.26x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-56.63% 5Y
MTZ Interest Coverage Ratio

MTZ Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

MTZ Interest Coverage Ratio

MTZ Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

MTZ Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

3.26x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

4.05x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

2.65x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

3.74x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

5.19x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

4.97x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

4.94x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-19.48%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+23.16%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-12.80%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-37.14%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-34.40%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-33.93%

MTZ Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)$31.38B3.26x4.05x2.65x3.74x
Dover Corporation (DOV)vs ›$31.07B12.51x10.86x10.50x10.39x
Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs ›$29.77B8.17x6.55x5.06x4.12x
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs ›$28.36B14.79x13.29x11.25x10.42x
Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS)vs ›$28.31B10.88x10.88x13.22x13.72x
Hubbell Inc (HUBB)vs ›$28.29B18.99x16.89x19.09x15.72x
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)vs ›$34.65B9.32x15.13x35.99x39.17x
Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs ›$27.82BN/A69.26x53.76x43.85x
Xylem Inc. (XYL)vs ›$27.81B42.17x32.55x22.71x17.22x
nVent Electric plc (NVT)vs ›$27.80B8.22x6.60x7.23x6.83x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

3.3x

Debt/Equity

0.86

Current Ratio

1.32

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.

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

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)?
The interest coverage ratio for MTZ stock is 3.26x.
Is MasTec, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 3.26x is 24% below its 5-year average of 4.29x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-1.34x–15.33x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for MTZ stock is 4.05x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for MTZ stock is 2.65x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for MTZ stock is 3.74x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for MTZ stock is 5.19x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for MTZ stock is 4.97x.
What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)?
The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for MTZ stock is 4.94x.

MTZ Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-313.26x
2025-12-314.66x
2025-09-307.85x
2025-06-303.56x
2025-03-310.92x
2024-12-313.17x
2024-09-303.82x
2024-06-302.33x
2024-03-310.01x
2023-12-310.82x
2023-09-303.84x
2023-06-301.53x
2023-03-31-1.34x
2022-12-311.94x
2022-09-304.16x
2022-06-307.86x
2022-03-311.37x
2021-12-316.26x
2021-09-3011.28x
2021-06-307.52x
2021-03-3115.33x
2020-12-3110.75x
2020-09-3012.28x
2020-06-305.40x
2020-03-312.84x
2019-12-317.15x
2019-09-309.99x
2019-06-3010.62x
2019-03-313.48x
2018-12-313.94x
2018-09-307.52x
2018-06-306.59x
2018-03-313.20x
2017-12-313.64x
2017-09-307.12x
2017-06-3010.38x
2017-03-316.40x
2016-12-318.27x
2016-09-308.28x
2016-06-304.33x
2016-03-310.59x
2015-12-31-4.65x
2015-09-302.21x
2015-06-300.81x
2015-03-310.01x
2014-09-307.53x
2014-06-305.88x
2014-03-313.69x
2013-12-318.18x
2013-06-305.62x
2013-03-315.91x
2012-12-312.83x
2012-09-308.19x
2012-06-306.17x
2012-03-313.53x
2011-12-31-3.62x
2011-09-306.63x
2011-06-307.04x
2011-03-315.29x
2010-12-317.52x
2010-09-304.47x
2010-06-302.74x
2010-03-313.65x
2009-12-311.95x
2009-09-301.88x
2009-06-303.22x
2009-03-311.00x
2008-12-314.66x
2008-09-307.06x
2008-06-305.33x
2008-03-314.13x
2007-12-316.20x
2007-09-3010.88x
2007-06-308.79x
2006-12-314.48x
2006-09-306.62x
2006-06-305.28x
2006-03-311.91x
2005-12-315.29x
2005-09-301.75x
2005-06-301.22x
2005-03-311.78x
2004-12-31-0.43x
2004-09-301.65x
2004-06-300.78x
2004-03-315.32x
2003-12-313.39x
2003-09-302.76x
2003-06-301.75x
2002-12-318.98x
2002-09-301.62x
2002-06-300.50x

About MasTec, Inc.

MasTec, Inc. is a leading infrastructure construction firm that delivers a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing engineering, construction, installation, maintenance, and enhancement. The company primarily serves the communications, energy, utility, and broader infrastructure sectors throughout the United States and Canada. Its operations are structured across distinct segments: Communications, Clean Energy and Infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Power Delivery, and Other. MasTec's construction activities involve building intricate underground and overhead distribution systems, essential for wireless and fiber-optic communication networks, as well as electrical grids. The company also develops clean energy infrastructure, including renewable energy facilities; pipelines for natural gas and other products, alongside extensive electrical and gas transmission and distribution systems. Furthermore, it specializes in heavy industrial plants, compressor and pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and critical water and sewer pipelines, among other civil engineering projects. Additionally, the company manages the installation of power generation assets, buried and aerial fiber optic cabling, and smart home automation and energy management solutions. Beyond initial construction, MasTec offers comprehensive maintenance and upgrade solutions. These services range from routine upkeep of client networks and facilities (such as communications, power generation, pipeline, and electrical grids) to emergency restoration following natural disasters or accidents, and planned overhauls or system replacements. Its diverse clientele encompasses public and private energy providers, pipeline operators, various wireless and wireline/fiber service providers, broadband companies, install-to-the-home specialists, and governmental entities. Established in 1929, MasTec, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Coral Gables, Florida.

Coral Gables, FL
32,000 employees
Industrials / Engineering & Construction
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction
CEO
Jose Ramon Mas