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Synchrony Financial (SYF) Interest Coverage Ratio: 1.12x

The interest coverage ratio for Synchrony Financial (SYF) is 1.12x as of Friday, June 12, 2026.

SYF Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

1.12x

SYF Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Synchrony Financial (SYF)$24.33B1.12xN/AN/AN/A
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW)$24.63B8.59x5.48x5.61x6.07x
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)$26.03B562.26x308.09x219.44x151.17x
Loews Corporation (L)$22.09B5.22x4.73x4.43x4.56x
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)$21.38B0.45x0.33x0.33x0.33x
Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)$20.32B5.71x6.25x6.22x8.23x
Global Payments Inc. (GPN)$15.75B2.27x2.94x3.40x3.73x
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc (SUNB)$33.66B4.62x4.78x6.29x6.29x
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG)$35.20B23.92x21.63x17.35x15.13x
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)$36.38B13.75x13.84x13.70x14.82x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

1.1x

Debt/Equity

0.91

Current Ratio

0.21

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.

Synchrony Financial 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

Synchrony Financial Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
The interest coverage ratio for SYF stock is 1.12x.

About Synchrony Financial

Synchrony Financial, along with its various subsidiaries, functions as a leading provider of consumer financial services across the United States. The company offers a comprehensive range of credit products, encompassing diverse credit card options such as private label, co-branded, and general-purpose cards, alongside commercial credit solutions and consumer installment loans for both short and long durations. Additionally, Synchrony provides consumer banking services, including a variety of deposit products like certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, money market accounts, and savings accounts. These are made available to both individual consumers and commercial entities, with deposits also accepted via external securities brokerage firms. Beyond core credit and banking, Synchrony extends debt cancellation programs to its credit card clientele through online, mobile, and direct mail channels. It is also a significant player in specialized financing, offering healthcare payment and funding solutions under its CareCredit, Pets Best, and Walgreens brands. The firm further provides payment and financing options to industries like apparel, specialty retail, outdoor, music, and luxury, as well as point-of-sale consumer financing for audiology products and dental services. Synchrony delivers its credit offerings through collaborative programs established with a broad network of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations, and healthcare service providers. Its deposit products reach customers through various avenues, including digital and print media. The company's services cater to a wide array of sectors, including digital, health and wellness, retail, home, auto, powersports, jewelry, and pet industries, among others. Established in 1932, Synchrony Financial's corporate headquarters are located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Stamford, CT
20,000 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Credit Services
CEO
Brian D. Doubles