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 1.42x is 43% below its 5-year average of 2.49x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.94x–3.15x).
10.42% below its 12-month average of 1.59x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
1.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
1.59x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.26x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.49x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.52x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
2.37x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
2.34x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.42%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-37.17%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-43.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-43.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-40.08%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-39.35%
SECTOR MEDIAN · REAL ESTATE
2.63x
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-46.01%
vs the sector median at left
Realty Income Corporation
Market Cap
$56.90B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.42x
TTM Avg
1.59x
3Y Avg
2.26x
5Y Avg
2.49x
Market Cap
$56.24B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.40x
TTM Avg
7.53x
3Y Avg
10.62x
5Y Avg
14.39x
Market Cap
$68.71B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.26x
TTM Avg
3.33x
3Y Avg
3.33x
5Y Avg
3.15x
Market Cap
$70.11B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.50x
TTM Avg
1.27x
3Y Avg
1.43x
5Y Avg
1.62x
Market Cap
$41.19B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.80x
TTM Avg
6.19x
3Y Avg
10.45x
5Y Avg
14.77x
Market Cap
$34.54B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.69x
TTM Avg
1.53x
3Y Avg
1.68x
5Y Avg
1.82x
Market Cap
$33.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.17x
TTM Avg
2.17x
3Y Avg
2.89x
5Y Avg
2.96x
Market Cap
$81.88B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.79x
TTM Avg
4.00x
3Y Avg
3.17x
5Y Avg
3.32x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realty Income Corporation (O) | $56.90B | 1.42x | 1.59x | 2.26x | 2.49x |
| Public Storage (PSA)vs › | $56.24B | 7.40x | 7.53x | 10.62x | 14.39x |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG)vs › | $68.71B | 3.26x | 3.33x | 3.33x | 3.15x |
| Ventas, Inc. (VTR)vs › | $43.71B | 1.35x | 1.24x | 1.06x | 1.07x |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)vs › | $70.11B | 1.50x | 1.27x | 1.43x | 1.62x |
| CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE)vs › | $41.19B | 5.80x | 6.19x | 10.45x | 14.77x |
| Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vs › | $34.54B | 1.69x | 1.53x | 1.68x | 1.82x |
| Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)vs › | $33.20B | 2.17x | 2.17x | 2.89x | 2.96x |
| American Tower Corporation (AMT)vs › | $81.88B | 4.79x | 4.00x | 3.17x | 3.32x |
| Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR)vs › | $29.40B | 2.34x | 2.28x | 3.00x | 3.63x |
Interest Coverage
1.4x
Debt/Equity
0.07
Current Ratio
1.66
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 | 1.93x |
| 2026-03-31 | 2.55x |
| 2025-12-31 | -0.94x |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.27x |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.12x |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.30x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.17x |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.27x |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.33x |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.27x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.29x |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.35x |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.24x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.50x |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.59x |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.84x |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.88x |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.01x |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.74x |
| 2021-09-30 | 3.15x |
| 2021-06-30 | 3.04x |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.97x |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.56x |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.56x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.62x |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.45x |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.46x |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.48x |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.33x |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.28x |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.23x |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.09x |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.36x |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.33x |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.20x |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.08x |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.05x |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.39x |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.25x |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.30x |
| 2012-09-30 | 2.33x |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.23x |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.18x |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.38x |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.31x |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.47x |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.43x |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.39x |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.19x |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.36x |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.38x |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.45x |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.45x |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.41x |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.40x |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.32x |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.19x |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.18x |
| 2008-03-31 | 2.29x |
| 2007-09-30 | 2.89x |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.44x |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.00x |
| 2005-09-30 | 3.16x |
| 2004-09-30 | 3.44x |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.14x |
| 2002-09-30 | 4.15x |
