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
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $24.33B | 1.12x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.63B | 8.59x | 5.48x | 5.61x | 6.07x |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) | $26.03B | 562.26x | 308.09x | 219.44x | 151.17x |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.09B | 5.22x | 4.73x | 4.43x | 4.56x |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $21.38B | 0.45x | 0.33x | 0.33x | 0.33x |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.32B | 5.71x | 6.25x | 6.22x | 8.23x |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $15.75B | 2.27x | 2.94x | 3.40x | 3.73x |
| Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc (SUNB) | $33.66B | 4.62x | 4.78x | 6.29x | 6.29x |
| The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) | $35.20B | 23.92x | 21.63x | 17.35x | 15.13x |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $36.38B | 13.75x | 13.84x | 13.70x | 14.82x |
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.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Brian D. Doubles