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Interest Coverage Ratio: 6.10x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 6.10x is 12% below its 5-year average of 6.94x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.07x–18.21x).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 3.62% below its 12-month average of 6.33x.

Interest Coverage

NOC Interest Coverage Ratio

6.10x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-20.47% 5Y
NOC Interest Coverage Ratio

NOC Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

NOC Interest Coverage Ratio

NOC Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

NOC Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

6.10x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

6.33x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

7.03x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

7.05x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

7.31x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

9.35x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-3.62%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-13.13%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-13.44%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-16.51%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-34.69%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

NOC Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)$71.02B6.10x6.33x7.03x7.05x
Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs ›$71.69B1.35x0.86x0.86x0.86x
United Rentals, Inc. (URI)vs ›$70.27B5.55x5.72x6.19x5.49x
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$70.26B5.06x4.86x5.11x5.44x
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)vs ›$72.94B7.21x7.11x8.96x8.95x
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.78B23.34x21.94x19.49x17.18x
TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs ›$74.09B2.65x2.64x2.43x2.15x
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)vs ›$66.58B5.79x5.83x5.81x5.84x
FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs ›$76.00B12.43x10.07x9.09x8.90x
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$65.27B145.70x129.21x79.42x62.41x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

6.1x

Debt/Equity

1.18

Current Ratio

1.09

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 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)?
The interest coverage ratio for NOC stock is 6.10x.
Is Northrop Grumman Corporation's interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 6.10x is 12% below its 5-year average of 6.94x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.07x–18.21x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for NOC stock is 6.33x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for NOC stock is 7.03x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for NOC stock is 7.05x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for NOC stock is 7.31x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for NOC stock is 9.35x.

NOC Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-316.10x
2025-12-315.94x
2025-09-307.71x
2025-06-308.24x
2025-03-313.67x
2024-12-316.81x
2024-09-306.96x
2024-06-307.08x
2024-03-317.34x
2023-12-31-3.07x
2023-09-307.21x
2023-06-306.58x
2023-03-317.34x
2022-12-317.55x
2022-09-306.92x
2022-06-307.28x
2022-03-316.74x
2021-12-315.58x
2021-09-307.90x
2021-06-307.68x
2021-03-3118.21x
2020-12-317.20x
2020-09-306.40x
2020-06-306.45x
2020-03-317.47x
2019-12-318.74x
2019-09-307.73x
2019-06-306.91x
2019-03-316.78x
2018-12-316.51x
2018-09-308.86x
2018-06-305.72x
2018-03-315.97x
2017-12-315.64x
2017-09-3011.58x
2017-06-3011.25x
2017-03-3111.09x
2016-12-3110.79x
2016-09-3011.16x
2016-06-3010.77x
2016-03-319.72x
2015-12-319.19x
2015-09-3010.59x
2015-06-3010.84x
2015-03-3110.26x
2014-12-3110.30x
2014-09-3011.14x
2014-06-3011.71x
2014-03-3112.25x
2013-12-3110.38x
2013-09-3011.29x
2013-06-3013.43x
2013-03-3114.32x
2012-12-3115.26x
2012-09-3013.89x
2012-06-3014.88x
2012-03-3115.02x
2011-12-3115.08x
2011-09-3014.47x
2011-06-3015.87x
2011-03-3113.98x
2010-12-3112.12x
2010-09-3011.78x
2010-06-3010.53x
2010-03-319.56x
2009-12-318.39x
2009-09-308.62x
2009-06-309.33x
2009-03-318.97x

About Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global player in the aerospace and defense sectors. Its Aeronautics Systems division is responsible for the full lifecycle of aircraft, from design and development to production, integration, and ongoing maintenance. This includes a diverse portfolio of crewed and uncrewed aerial platforms: advanced strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air superiority jets, and sophisticated airborne systems for battle management and command and control. Additionally, it specializes in autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems, such as high-altitude, long-endurance strategic intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, alongside vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems. The Defense Systems segment focuses on creating and delivering a wide array of weapons and mission technologies. Its offerings encompass integrated battle management solutions, various weapons platforms, and specialized aircraft. Key products include command and control systems, munitions, and missiles, alongside precision strike capabilities. The segment is also at the forefront of propulsion technologies, offering both air-breathing and advanced hypersonic systems, as well as sophisticated gun systems and precision munitions. Beyond products, it provides comprehensive life-cycle support, including software services, ongoing maintenance, logistics, operational assistance, and modernization efforts for air, sea, and ground-based defense systems. Within its Mission Systems division, Northrop Grumman delivers critical capabilities spanning cybersecurity, C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance). This includes developing advanced sensing technologies such as radar, electro-optical/infrared, and acoustic sensors, alongside electronic warfare systems. The division also provides cutting-edge communications and networking solutions, intelligence processing, navigation systems, and maritime power, propulsion, and payload launch systems. Furthermore, it supplies airborne multifunction sensors, integrated maritime and land-based systems, targeting and survivability solutions, and robust networked information platforms. The Space Systems segment is a key provider of space-based solutions, delivering satellites and their associated payloads, along with essential ground control systems. It specializes in missile defense systems, including interceptors, and offers a range of launch vehicles with their propulsion components, as well as strategic missile technologies. Established in 1939, the corporation maintains its headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.

Falls Church, VA
97,000 employees
Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
CEO
Kathy J. Warden