Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). 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 3.63x is 30% above its 5-year average of 2.80x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-1.29x–7.96x).
13.29% above its 12-month average of 3.20x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.99x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.63x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
3.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.62x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.80x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
3.08x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
3.11x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
3.17x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+38.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+29.72%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+17.69%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+16.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+14.45%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
2.39x
median of 39 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+51.88%
vs the sector median at left
Northwest Natural Holding Company
Market Cap
$1.96B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.63x
TTM Avg
3.20x
3Y Avg
2.62x
5Y Avg
2.80x
Market Cap
$1.39B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-11.27x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$2.90B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.39x
TTM Avg
2.25x
3Y Avg
2.00x
5Y Avg
2.09x
Market Cap
$966.30M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.13x
TTM Avg
0.13x
3Y Avg
0.09x
5Y Avg
0.20x
Market Cap
$5.28B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.60x
TTM Avg
2.59x
3Y Avg
2.65x
5Y Avg
2.71x
Market Cap
$7.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.69x
TTM Avg
2.32x
3Y Avg
3.23x
5Y Avg
4.09x
Market Cap
$8.43B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.35x
TTM Avg
0.45x
3Y Avg
0.68x
5Y Avg
0.99x
Market Cap
$10.60B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.39x
TTM Avg
1.36x
3Y Avg
1.67x
5Y Avg
2.06x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) | $1.96B | 3.63x | 3.20x | 2.62x | 2.80x |
| Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC)vs › | $1.39B | -11.27x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Avista Corporation (AVA)vs › | $2.90B | 2.39x | 2.25x | 2.00x | 2.09x |
| XPLR Infrastructure, LP (XIFR)vs › | $966.30M | 0.13x | 0.13x | 0.09x | 0.20x |
| Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vs › | $5.28B | 2.60x | 2.59x | 2.65x | 2.71x |
| Oklo Inc. (OKLO)vs › | $6.47B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UGI Corporation (UGI)vs › | $7.79B | 2.69x | 2.32x | 3.23x | 4.09x |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs › | $8.43B | 0.35x | 0.45x | 0.68x | 0.99x |
| The AES Corporation (AES)vs › | $10.60B | 1.39x | 1.36x | 1.67x | 2.06x |
| Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)vs › | $11.02B | 2.65x | 2.67x | 2.67x | 2.93x |
Interest Coverage
3.6x
Debt/Equity
1.73
Current Ratio
0.77
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 | 0.99x |
| 2026-03-31 | 6.58x |
| 2025-12-31 | 7.96x |
| 2025-09-30 | -0.41x |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.89x |
| 2025-03-31 | 5.25x |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.01x |
| 2024-09-30 | -1.01x |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.81x |
| 2024-03-31 | 5.35x |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.78x |
| 2023-09-30 | -0.91x |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.73x |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.20x |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.75x |
| 2022-09-30 | -1.14x |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.17x |
| 2022-03-31 | 7.61x |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.29x |
| 2021-09-30 | -1.29x |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.14x |
| 2021-03-31 | 8.51x |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.96x |
| 2020-09-30 | -1.26x |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.70x |
| 2020-03-31 | 7.30x |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.60x |
| 2019-09-30 | -0.88x |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.51x |
| 2019-03-31 | 7.45x |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.22x |
| 2018-09-30 | -0.68x |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.94x |
| 2018-03-31 | 7.26x |
| 2017-12-31 | -14.38x |
| 2017-09-30 | -0.72x |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.39x |
| 2017-03-31 | 7.72x |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.74x |
| 2016-09-30 | -0.46x |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.30x |
| 2016-03-31 | 7.61x |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.23x |
| 2015-09-30 | -0.19x |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.24x |
| 2015-03-31 | 5.06x |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.67x |
| 2014-09-30 | -0.47x |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.14x |
| 2014-03-31 | 6.50x |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.09x |
| 2013-09-30 | -0.33x |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.18x |
| 2013-03-31 | 6.67x |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.14x |
| 2012-09-30 | -0.46x |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.13x |
| 2012-03-31 | 7.03x |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.38x |
| 2011-09-30 | -0.54x |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.23x |
| 2011-03-31 | 7.45x |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.50x |
| 2010-09-30 | -0.32x |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.90x |
| 2010-03-31 | 7.73x |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.76x |
| 2009-09-30 | -0.07x |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.38x |
| 2009-03-31 | 9.04x |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.20x |
| 2008-09-30 | -0.83x |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.32x |
| 2008-03-31 | 8.14x |
| 2007-09-30 | -0.11x |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.44x |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.49x |
| 2006-09-30 | -0.62x |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.29x |
| 2006-03-31 | 7.49x |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.04x |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.14x |
| 2005-03-31 | 7.87x |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.34x |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.78x |
| 2004-03-31 | 6.73x |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.75x |
| 2003-09-30 | -0.43x |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.26x |
| 2002-09-30 | -0.17x |
