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United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Interest Coverage Ratio: 3.86x

The interest coverage ratio for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) is 3.86x as of Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

UAL Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

3.86x

UAL Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)$38.94B3.86xN/AN/AN/A
EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME)vs ›$37.51BN/A203.40x134.26x99.82x
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)vs ›$36.15B20.95x39.62x46.23x43.89x
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)vs ›$35.72B-0.66x15.52x15.52x15.52x
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs ›$45.62B8.31x8.16x6.89x6.04x
Dover Corporation (DOV)vs ›$29.88B12.51x10.86x10.50x10.39x
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)vs ›$49.07B4598.13x5940.57x4148.68x2954.41x
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs ›$28.17B14.79x13.29x11.25x10.42x
Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs ›$28.05BN/A69.26x53.76x43.85x
ATI Inc. (ATI)vs ›$26.77B5.73x5.32x4.62x3.94x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

3.9x

Debt/Equity

2.03

Current Ratio

0.65

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.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. 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

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
The interest coverage ratio for UAL stock is 3.86x.

About United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, delivers air travel solutions on a global scale. Its vast network extends across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, facilitating the movement of both passengers and freight. The company operates these services using a combination of its primary and regional aircraft fleets. Beyond its core transportation offerings, United also provides specialized support to external clients, encompassing catering, ground handling, aviation training, and aircraft maintenance. Established in 1968, the enterprise has its principal offices in Chicago, Illinois. Notably, it adopted its current name, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., in June 2019, having previously operated as United Continental Holdings, Inc.

Chicago, IL
109,200 employees
Industrials / Airlines, Airports & Air Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines, Airports & Air Services
CEO
J. Scott Kirby