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 3.74x is in line with its 5-year average of 3.73x, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.23x–4.60x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 2.34% above its 12-month average of 3.65x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.74x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
3.65x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.67x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
3.68x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
3.64x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
4.65x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
5.08x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.88%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.52%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.67%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-19.63%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-26.40%
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
5.04x
median of 24 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-25.77%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$167.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.63x
TTM Avg
7.93x
3Y Avg
6.60x
5Y Avg
5.18x
Market Cap
$185.26B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.33x
TTM Avg
5.30x
3Y Avg
4.21x
5Y Avg
3.56x
Market Cap
$195.46B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.37x
TTM Avg
4.48x
3Y Avg
5.67x
5Y Avg
6.47x
Market Cap
$102.80B
Interest Coverage Ratio
70.90x
TTM Avg
54.41x
3Y Avg
54.41x
5Y Avg
37.06x
Market Cap
$85.03B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.69x
TTM Avg
5.17x
3Y Avg
5.46x
5Y Avg
5.08x
Market Cap
$65.94B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.63x
TTM Avg
0.63x
3Y Avg
0.63x
5Y Avg
2.48x
Market Cap
$40.52B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.70x
TTM Avg
3.62x
3Y Avg
3.23x
5Y Avg
3.23x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $159.44B | 3.74x | 3.65x | 3.67x | 3.68x |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS)vs › | $167.08B | 7.63x | 7.93x | 6.60x | 5.18x |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)vs › | $185.26B | 5.33x | 5.30x | 4.21x | 3.56x |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)vs › | $195.46B | 4.37x | 4.48x | 5.67x | 6.47x |
| Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT)vs › | $102.80B | 70.90x | 54.41x | 54.41x | 37.06x |
| DoorDash, Inc. (DASH)vs › | $85.47B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)vs › | $85.03B | 4.69x | 5.17x | 5.46x | 5.08x |
| Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)vs › | $65.94B | 0.63x | 0.63x | 0.63x | 2.48x |
| Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)vs › | $40.52B | 4.70x | 3.62x | 3.23x | 3.23x |
| Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)vs › | $27.08B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
3.7x
Debt/Equity
1.57
Current Ratio
0.91
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 | 3.74x |
| 2026-03-31 | 3.67x |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.35x |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.60x |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.90x |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.57x |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.23x |
| 2024-09-30 | 3.96x |
| 2024-06-30 | 3.74x |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.60x |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.41x |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.90x |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.02x |
| 2023-03-31 | 3.52x |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.50x |
| 2022-09-30 | 4.40x |
| 2022-06-30 | 3.87x |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.47x |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.25x |
| 2021-09-30 | 3.94x |
| 2021-06-30 | 4.60x |
| 2021-03-31 | 4.16x |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.98x |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.17x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.99x |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.76x |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.43x |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.91x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.67x |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.45x |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.22x |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.70x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.29x |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.52x |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.26x |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.47x |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.87x |
| 2017-03-31 | 5.46x |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.10x |
| 2016-09-30 | 5.24x |
| 2016-06-30 | 5.21x |
| 2016-03-31 | 5.91x |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.59x |
| 2015-10-28 | 5.17x |
| 2015-06-30 | 6.19x |
| 2015-03-31 | 6.18x |
| 2014-12-31 | -6.48x |
| 2014-09-30 | 5.52x |
| 2014-06-30 | 6.37x |
| 2014-03-31 | 7.30x |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.39x |
| 2013-09-30 | 7.46x |
| 2013-06-30 | 7.41x |
| 2013-03-31 | 7.18x |
| 2012-12-31 | -7.27x |
| 2012-09-30 | 7.33x |
| 2012-06-30 | 7.24x |
| 2012-03-31 | 7.10x |
| 2011-12-31 | -9.44x |
| 2011-09-30 | 7.01x |
| 2011-06-30 | 7.27x |
| 2011-03-31 | 6.87x |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.66x |
| 2010-09-30 | 7.45x |
| 2010-06-30 | 8.07x |
| 2010-03-31 | 7.81x |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.09x |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.31x |
| 2009-06-30 | 6.28x |
| 2009-03-31 | 6.76x |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.02x |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.55x |
| 2008-06-30 | 7.69x |
| 2008-03-31 | 6.91x |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.33x |
| 2007-09-30 | 5.98x |
| 2007-06-30 | 5.62x |
| 2007-03-31 | 5.34x |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.54x |
| 2006-09-30 | 6.60x |
| 2006-06-30 | 5.52x |
| 2006-03-31 | 4.72x |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.80x |
| 2005-09-30 | 5.62x |
| 2005-06-30 | 4.35x |
| 2005-03-31 | 4.41x |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.92x |
| 2004-09-30 | 7.13x |
| 2004-06-30 | 6.13x |
| 2004-03-31 | 6.53x |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.51x |
| 2003-09-30 | 5.58x |
| 2003-06-30 | 4.65x |
| 2003-03-31 | 5.99x |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.77x |
| 2002-09-30 | 5.70x |
