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 6.16x is 23% below its 5-year average of 7.98x, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.26x–10.69x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 20.73% below its 12-month average of 7.77x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
6.16x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
7.77x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
8.21x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
7.98x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
7.89x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
9.06x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-20.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-24.92%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-22.76%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-21.87%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-32.02%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
8.66x
median of 39 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-28.85%
vs the sector median at left
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Market Cap
$78.31B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.16x
TTM Avg
7.77x
3Y Avg
8.21x
5Y Avg
7.98x
Market Cap
$75.64B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.08x
TTM Avg
9.90x
3Y Avg
8.00x
5Y Avg
7.79x
Market Cap
$90.02B
Interest Coverage Ratio
17.05x
TTM Avg
19.29x
3Y Avg
15.97x
5Y Avg
13.34x
Market Cap
$66.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.10x
TTM Avg
17.23x
3Y Avg
17.20x
5Y Avg
17.49x
Market Cap
$63.07B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.12x
TTM Avg
8.31x
3Y Avg
10.42x
5Y Avg
10.10x
Market Cap
$62.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
22.63x
TTM Avg
16.58x
3Y Avg
12.59x
5Y Avg
12.71x
Market Cap
$59.69B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.55x
TTM Avg
11.78x
3Y Avg
14.25x
5Y Avg
19.94x
Market Cap
$98.19B
Interest Coverage Ratio
34.40x
TTM Avg
24.66x
3Y Avg
14.77x
5Y Avg
12.75x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $78.31B | 6.16x | 7.77x | 8.21x | 7.98x |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $75.64B | 12.08x | 9.90x | 8.00x | 7.79x |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $66.73B | 6.57x | 7.45x | 9.95x | 8.88x |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $90.02B | 17.05x | 19.29x | 15.97x | 13.34x |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $66.33B | -4.10x | 17.23x | 17.20x | 17.49x |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $63.07B | 7.12x | 8.31x | 10.42x | 10.10x |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $62.20B | 22.63x | 16.58x | 12.59x | 12.71x |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $59.69B | 14.55x | 11.78x | 14.25x | 19.94x |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $98.19B | 34.40x | 24.66x | 14.77x | 12.75x |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $56.38B | 15.64x | 14.36x | 25.51x | 31.83x |
Interest Coverage
6.2x
Debt/Equity
3.16
Current Ratio
0.87
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 6.16x |
| 2025-12-31 | 5.92x |
| 2025-09-30 | 10.01x |
| 2025-06-30 | 9.78x |
| 2025-03-31 | 7.00x |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.55x |
| 2024-09-30 | 10.57x |
| 2024-06-30 | 10.69x |
| 2024-03-31 | 6.83x |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.13x |
| 2023-09-30 | 10.18x |
| 2023-06-30 | 9.59x |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.30x |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.50x |
| 2022-09-30 | 9.33x |
| 2022-06-30 | 8.84x |
| 2022-03-31 | 6.21x |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.26x |
| 2021-09-30 | 8.10x |
| 2021-06-30 | 10.39x |
| 2021-03-31 | 8.21x |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.57x |
| 2020-09-30 | 11.17x |
| 2020-06-30 | 9.19x |
| 2020-03-31 | 5.64x |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.27x |
| 2019-09-30 | 9.01x |
| 2019-06-30 | 8.33x |
| 2019-03-31 | 4.40x |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.44x |
| 2018-09-30 | 6.90x |
| 2018-06-30 | 6.52x |
| 2018-03-31 | 4.12x |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.10x |
| 2017-09-30 | 5.40x |
| 2017-06-30 | 9.30x |
| 2017-03-31 | 14.04x |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.42x |
| 2016-09-30 | 12.48x |
| 2016-06-30 | 14.17x |
| 2016-03-31 | 9.38x |
| 2015-12-31 | 16.28x |
| 2015-09-30 | 34.40x |
| 2015-06-30 | 40.38x |
| 2015-03-31 | 16.37x |
| 2014-12-31 | 13.47x |
| 2014-09-30 | 29.66x |
| 2014-06-30 | 26.88x |
| 2014-03-31 | 11.12x |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.86x |
| 2013-09-30 | 26.35x |
| 2013-06-30 | 26.21x |
| 2013-03-31 | 12.01x |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.96x |
| 2012-09-30 | 33.79x |
| 2012-06-30 | 32.88x |
| 2012-03-31 | 14.23x |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.45x |
| 2011-09-30 | 26.35x |
| 2011-06-30 | 22.81x |
| 2011-03-31 | 9.43x |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.97x |
| 2010-09-30 | 23.69x |
| 2010-06-30 | 10.56x |
| 2010-03-31 | 6.84x |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.03x |
| 2009-09-30 | 31.62x |
| 2009-06-30 | 23.11x |
| 2009-03-31 | 5.03x |
