Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. 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 -29.81x is 311% below its 5-year average of 14.12x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-29.81x–27.62x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 361.67% below its 12-month average of 11.39x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-29.81x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
11.39x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
17.07x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
15.72x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
12.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
13.21x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
13.57x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-361.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-274.60%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-289.67%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-337.52%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-325.66%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-319.74%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
9.50x
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-413.78%
vs the sector median at left
Southern Copper Corporation
Market Cap
$166.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-29.81x
TTM Avg
11.39x
3Y Avg
17.07x
5Y Avg
15.72x
Market Cap
$164.29B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.03x
TTM Avg
11.82x
3Y Avg
10.49x
5Y Avg
19.74x
Market Cap
$119.05B
Interest Coverage Ratio
34.40x
TTM Avg
24.66x
3Y Avg
14.77x
5Y Avg
12.75x
Market Cap
$226.66B
Interest Coverage Ratio
42.15x
TTM Avg
28.59x
3Y Avg
26.86x
5Y Avg
29.13x
Market Cap
$229.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.26x
TTM Avg
18.34x
3Y Avg
32.47x
5Y Avg
32.37x
Market Cap
$100.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
17.05x
TTM Avg
19.29x
3Y Avg
15.97x
5Y Avg
13.34x
Market Cap
$92.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.01x
TTM Avg
11.63x
3Y Avg
9.79x
5Y Avg
8.46x
Market Cap
$89.75B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.11x
TTM Avg
8.41x
3Y Avg
8.15x
5Y Avg
8.08x
Market Cap
$80.26B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.08x
TTM Avg
9.90x
3Y Avg
8.00x
5Y Avg
7.79x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $166.08B | -29.81x | 11.39x | 17.07x | 15.72x |
| Rio Tinto Group (RIO)vs › | $164.29B | 14.03x | 11.82x | 10.49x | 19.74x |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $119.05B | 34.40x | 24.66x | 14.77x | 12.75x |
| Linde plc (LIN)vs › | $226.66B | 42.15x | 28.59x | 26.86x | 29.13x |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP)vs › | $229.67B | 21.26x | 18.34x | 32.47x | 32.37x |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $100.08B | 17.05x | 19.29x | 15.97x | 13.34x |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $92.20B | 18.01x | 11.63x | 9.79x | 8.46x |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $89.75B | 8.11x | 8.41x | 8.15x | 8.08x |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $80.26B | 12.08x | 9.90x | 8.00x | 7.79x |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $73.20B | 22.63x | 16.58x | 12.59x | 12.71x |
Interest Coverage
-29.8x
Debt/Equity
0.68
Current Ratio
5.06
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 | -29.81x |
| 2026-03-31 | 27.62x |
| 2025-12-31 | 22.91x |
| 2025-09-30 | 19.35x |
| 2025-06-30 | 16.88x |
| 2025-03-31 | 16.71x |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.97x |
| 2024-09-30 | 17.45x |
| 2024-06-30 | 19.30x |
| 2024-03-31 | 14.78x |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.74x |
| 2023-09-30 | 13.12x |
| 2023-06-30 | 11.04x |
| 2023-03-31 | 16.37x |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.55x |
| 2022-09-30 | 9.35x |
| 2022-06-30 | 9.49x |
| 2022-03-31 | 16.76x |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.12x |
| 2021-09-30 | 16.96x |
| 2021-06-30 | 18.76x |
| 2021-03-31 | 15.08x |
| 2020-12-31 | 12.04x |
| 2020-09-30 | 10.68x |
| 2020-06-30 | 6.38x |
| 2020-03-31 | 5.51x |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.64x |
| 2019-09-30 | 8.52x |
| 2019-06-30 | 8.50x |
| 2019-03-31 | 8.92x |
| 2018-12-31 | 8.91x |
| 2018-09-30 | 10.07x |
| 2018-06-30 | 11.48x |
| 2018-03-31 | 11.17x |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.76x |
| 2017-09-30 | 9.67x |
| 2017-06-30 | 7.20x |
| 2017-03-31 | 6.28x |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.66x |
| 2016-09-30 | 4.96x |
| 2016-06-30 | 5.35x |
| 2016-03-31 | 4.62x |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.83x |
| 2015-09-30 | 4.43x |
| 2015-06-30 | 9.35x |
| 2015-03-31 | 16.87x |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.83x |
| 2014-09-30 | 15.81x |
| 2014-06-30 | 16.18x |
| 2014-03-31 | 13.90x |
| 2013-12-31 | 14.16x |
| 2013-09-30 | 11.81x |
| 2013-06-30 | 11.13x |
| 2013-03-31 | 14.50x |
| 2012-12-31 | 14.97x |
| 2012-09-30 | 15.11x |
| 2012-06-30 | 19.81x |
| 2012-03-31 | 21.95x |
| 2011-12-31 | 21.41x |
| 2011-09-30 | 20.60x |
| 2011-06-30 | 21.29x |
| 2011-03-31 | 16.40x |
| 2010-12-31 | 20.37x |
| 2010-09-30 | 12.10x |
| 2010-06-30 | 12.00x |
| 2010-03-31 | 25.59x |
| 2009-12-31 | 20.84x |
| 2009-09-30 | 20.25x |
| 2009-06-30 | 11.98x |
| 2009-03-31 | 6.52x |
| 2008-12-31 | -1.66x |
| 2008-09-30 | 26.19x |
| 2008-06-30 | 52.62x |
| 2008-03-31 | 63.09x |
| 2007-12-31 | 39.32x |
| 2007-09-30 | 95.02x |
| 2007-06-30 | 38.81x |
| 2007-03-31 | 156.82x |
| 2006-12-31 | 44.48x |
| 2006-09-30 | 73.57x |
| 2006-06-30 | 344.13x |
| 2006-03-31 | 56.45x |
| 2005-12-31 | 41.63x |
| 2005-09-30 | 22.90x |
| 2005-06-30 | 25.09x |
| 2005-03-31 | 30.12x |
| 2004-12-31 | 82.39x |
| 2004-09-30 | 78.88x |
| 2004-06-30 | 41.04x |
| 2004-03-31 | 43.44x |
| 2003-12-31 | 24.22x |
| 2003-09-30 | 17.20x |
| 2003-06-30 | 18.15x |
| 2003-03-31 | 9.46x |
| 2002-09-30 | 11.21x |
