Interest Coverage Ratio: 12.42x
Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 12.42x is 51% below its 5-year average of 25.47x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-11.22x–176.00x).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 81.52% below its 12-month average of 67.21x.
NWSA Interest Coverage Ratio
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
NWSA Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
NWSA Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
NWSA Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
12.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
67.21x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
13.50x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
10.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-81.52%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.99%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.26%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
NWSA Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| News Corporation (NWSA) | $14.16B | 12.42x | 67.21x | 13.50x | 10.87x |
| Pinterest, Inc. (PINS)vs › | $13.20B | N/A | 34.63x | 34.63x | 34.63x |
| TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)vs › | $15.26B | 4.74x | 3.92x | 3.55x | 4.61x |
| Paramount Skydance Corporation Class B Common Stock (PSKY)vs › | $10.60B | -6.13x | 1.87x | 1.87x | 1.87x |
| Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)vs › | $18.55B | 2.64x | 2.58x | 2.57x | 2.53x |
| The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD)vs › | $8.32B | N/A | 121.18x | 121.18x | 59.54x |
| Match Group, Inc. (MTCH)vs › | $8.24B | 5.91x | 5.53x | 5.08x | 5.43x |
| Roku, Inc. (ROKU)vs › | $20.16B | -2.95x | 78.89x | 78.89x | 78.89x |
| Snap Inc. (SNAP)vs › | $7.67B | -5.98x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Zillow Group, Inc. Class C (Z)vs › | $7.34B | -1.78x | 1.46x | 1.46x | 1.46x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
12.4x
Debt/Equity
0.34
Current Ratio
1.84
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 News Corporation (NWSA)?
- The interest coverage ratio for NWSA stock is 12.42x.
- Is News Corporation's interest coverage ratio high or low?
- The interest coverage ratio of 12.42x is 51% below its 5-year average of 25.47x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-11.22x–176.00x).
- What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for News Corporation (NWSA)?
- The TTM average interest coverage ratio for NWSA stock is 67.21x.
- What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for News Corporation (NWSA)?
- The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for NWSA stock is 13.50x.
- What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for News Corporation (NWSA)?
- The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for NWSA stock is 10.87x.
NWSA Interest Coverage Ratio History
| DATE | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.42x |
| 2025-09-30 | 37.17x |
| 2025-06-30 | -11.22x |
| 2025-03-31 | 176.00x |
| 2024-12-31 | 121.67x |
| 2024-09-30 | 11.83x |
| 2024-06-30 | 10.44x |
| 2024-03-31 | 16.11x |
| 2023-12-31 | 41.43x |
| 2023-09-30 | 8.39x |
| 2023-06-30 | 7.41x |
| 2023-03-31 | 5.48x |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.04x |
| 2022-09-30 | 6.33x |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.26x |
| 2022-03-31 | 7.44x |
| 2021-12-31 | 19.90x |
| 2021-09-30 | 11.14x |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.62x |
| 2021-03-31 | 10.42x |
| 2020-12-31 | 27.50x |
| 2020-09-30 | 13.00x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.92x |
| 2020-03-31 | 9.11x |
| 2019-12-31 | 24.13x |
| 2019-09-30 | -14.75x |
| 2019-06-30 | 7.43x |
| 2019-03-31 | 5.64x |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.80x |
| 2018-09-30 | 12.19x |
| 2018-06-30 | 8.56x |
About News Corporation
News Corporation, an influential media and information services entity, is dedicated to producing and disseminating premium, engaging content along with a diverse array of products and services for both individual consumers and corporate clients worldwide. Its operations are strategically segmented into six distinct divisions: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and an "Other" category. The company supplies a wide spectrum of content and data solutions, featuring esteemed publications and services such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and OPIS. These are distributed across numerous platforms, including traditional newspapers, newswires, dedicated websites, mobile applications, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism events, video content, and podcasts. News Corporation also manages a substantial portfolio of daily, Sunday, weekly, and bi-weekly newspapers. Noteworthy titles include The Australian, The Weekend Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Sunday Herald Sun, The Courier Mail, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser, Sunday Mail, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday, The Times, The Sunday Times, and the New York Post, complemented by various digital mastheads and associated online properties. Beyond news, the company publishes a broad range of books, encompassing general fiction, nonfiction, children's literature, and religious titles. It further delivers sports, entertainment, and news programming to pay-TV and streaming subscribers, as well as other commercial licensees, via cable, satellite, and internet distribution. Additionally, it secures broadcasting rights for live sporting events. Moreover, News Corporation extends its services to include property and real estate-related advertising and offerings via its websites and mobile applications, provides online real estate services, and offers financial services. The company was established in 2012 and maintains its primary corporate office in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- CEO
- Robert J. Thomson