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
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) | $38.94B | 3.86x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME)vs › | $37.51B | N/A | 203.40x | 134.26x | 99.82x |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)vs › | $36.15B | 20.95x | 39.62x | 46.23x | 43.89x |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)vs › | $35.72B | -0.66x | 15.52x | 15.52x | 15.52x |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs › | $45.62B | 8.31x | 8.16x | 6.89x | 6.04x |
| Dover Corporation (DOV)vs › | $29.88B | 12.51x | 10.86x | 10.50x | 10.39x |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)vs › | $49.07B | 4598.13x | 5940.57x | 4148.68x | 2954.41x |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $28.17B | 14.79x | 13.29x | 11.25x | 10.42x |
| Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs › | $28.05B | N/A | 69.26x | 53.76x | 43.85x |
| ATI Inc. (ATI)vs › | $26.77B | 5.73x | 5.32x | 4.62x | 3.94x |
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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- CEO
- J. Scott Kirby