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 8.83x is 15% above its 5-year average of 7.66x, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.50x–8.83x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 12.80% above its 12-month average of 7.83x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
8.83x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
7.83x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
7.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
7.66x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
8.38x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
9.95x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
9.51x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+12.80%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+16.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.24%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+5.35%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-11.27%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-7.14%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
7.81x
median of 122 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+12.96%
vs the sector median at left
Union Pacific Corporation
Market Cap
$173.55B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.83x
TTM Avg
7.83x
3Y Avg
7.55x
5Y Avg
7.66x
Market Cap
$170.83B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.95x
TTM Avg
26.98x
3Y Avg
25.59x
5Y Avg
23.64x
Market Cap
$179.01B
Interest Coverage Ratio
70.31x
TTM Avg
60.77x
3Y Avg
41.23x
5Y Avg
35.03x
Market Cap
$161.22B
Interest Coverage Ratio
19.81x
TTM Avg
26.80x
3Y Avg
27.41x
5Y Avg
23.34x
Market Cap
$159.98B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.65x
TTM Avg
2.65x
3Y Avg
4.00x
5Y Avg
5.65x
Market Cap
$189.10B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.65x
TTM Avg
13.00x
3Y Avg
18.46x
5Y Avg
20.74x
Market Cap
$149.69B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.86x
TTM Avg
6.63x
3Y Avg
6.63x
5Y Avg
6.63x
Market Cap
$134.49B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.92x
TTM Avg
6.84x
3Y Avg
9.09x
5Y Avg
11.17x
Market Cap
$123.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.93x
TTM Avg
8.81x
3Y Avg
8.57x
5Y Avg
8.39x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $173.55B | 8.83x | 7.83x | 7.55x | 7.66x |
| The Boeing Company (BA)vs › | $170.83B | -1.95x | 26.98x | 25.59x | 23.64x |
| ABB Ltd (ABBNY)vs › | $179.01B | 70.31x | 60.77x | 41.23x | 35.03x |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)vs › | $161.22B | 19.81x | 26.80x | 27.41x | 23.34x |
| Deere & Company (DE)vs › | $159.98B | 2.65x | 2.65x | 4.00x | 5.65x |
| Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)vs › | $189.10B | 12.65x | 13.00x | 18.46x | 20.74x |
| Siemens Energy AG (SMEGF)vs › | $149.69B | 6.86x | 6.63x | 6.63x | 6.63x |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vs › | $134.49B | 6.92x | 6.84x | 9.09x | 11.17x |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vs › | $123.13B | 9.93x | 8.81x | 8.57x | 8.39x |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM)vs › | $112.93B | 14.11x | 11.65x | 8.38x | 6.52x |
Interest Coverage
8.8x
Debt/Equity
1.72
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 | 8.83x |
| 2026-03-31 | 7.65x |
| 2025-12-31 | 7.34x |
| 2025-09-30 | 7.80x |
| 2025-06-30 | 7.52x |
| 2025-03-31 | 7.36x |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.09x |
| 2024-09-30 | 7.67x |
| 2024-06-30 | 7.50x |
| 2024-03-31 | 7.32x |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.27x |
| 2023-09-30 | 6.52x |
| 2023-06-30 | 6.50x |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.83x |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.24x |
| 2022-09-30 | 8.36x |
| 2022-06-30 | 7.90x |
| 2022-03-31 | 7.74x |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.27x |
| 2021-09-30 | 8.39x |
| 2021-06-30 | 8.77x |
| 2021-03-31 | 6.87x |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.19x |
| 2020-09-30 | 6.88x |
| 2020-06-30 | 5.72x |
| 2020-03-31 | 7.71x |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.55x |
| 2019-09-30 | 8.40x |
| 2019-06-30 | 8.73x |
| 2019-03-31 | 7.94x |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.21x |
| 2018-09-30 | 9.41x |
| 2018-06-30 | 10.34x |
| 2018-03-31 | 10.42x |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.97x |
| 2017-09-30 | 11.18x |
| 2017-06-30 | 11.20x |
| 2017-03-31 | 10.42x |
| 2016-12-31 | 11.29x |
| 2016-09-30 | 10.65x |
| 2016-06-30 | 9.60x |
| 2016-03-31 | 10.10x |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.70x |
| 2015-09-30 | 14.06x |
| 2015-06-30 | 12.74x |
| 2015-03-31 | 13.36x |
| 2014-12-31 | 16.25x |
| 2014-09-30 | 16.18x |
| 2014-06-30 | 15.91x |
| 2014-03-31 | 13.94x |
| 2013-12-31 | 15.54x |
| 2013-09-30 | 14.22x |
| 2013-06-30 | 14.12x |
| 2013-03-31 | 12.76x |
| 2012-12-31 | 13.48x |
| 2012-09-30 | 13.04x |
| 2012-06-30 | 12.77x |
| 2012-03-31 | 11.19x |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.47x |
| 2011-09-30 | 11.11x |
| 2011-06-30 | 9.41x |
| 2011-03-31 | 8.06x |
| 2010-12-31 | 9.25x |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.16x |
| 2010-06-30 | 8.41x |
| 2010-03-31 | 6.37x |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.55x |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.20x |
| 2009-06-30 | 5.01x |
| 2009-03-31 | 4.77x |
| 2008-12-31 | 8.98x |
| 2008-09-30 | 9.35x |
| 2008-06-30 | 7.27x |
| 2008-03-31 | 7.80x |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.16x |
| 2007-09-30 | 10.15x |
| 2007-06-30 | 9.37x |
| 2007-03-31 | 7.34x |
| 2006-12-31 | 13.28x |
| 2006-09-30 | 7.75x |
| 2006-06-30 | 7.88x |
| 2006-03-31 | 5.50x |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.08x |
| 2005-09-30 | 5.87x |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.03x |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.69x |
| 2003-09-30 | 5.48x |
| 2002-12-31 | 12.59x |
