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 5.55x is 16% below its 5-year average of 6.57x, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.85x–11.28x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 8.62% above its 12-month average of 5.11x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
5.11x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
6.76x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.57x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
5.97x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
4.61x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.62%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-17.92%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-15.53%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-7.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+20.24%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
8.66x
median of 39 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-35.96%
vs the sector median at left
Vulcan Materials Company
Market Cap
$36.29B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.55x
TTM Avg
5.11x
3Y Avg
6.76x
5Y Avg
6.57x
Market Cap
$35.64B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.07x
TTM Avg
27.77x
3Y Avg
38.09x
5Y Avg
39.41x
Market Cap
$33.60B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.65x
TTM Avg
11.34x
3Y Avg
9.87x
5Y Avg
9.13x
Market Cap
$32.69B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.31x
TTM Avg
4.89x
3Y Avg
8.75x
5Y Avg
7.80x
Market Cap
$29.99B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.17x
TTM Avg
6.55x
3Y Avg
5.06x
5Y Avg
4.12x
Market Cap
$25.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.00x
TTM Avg
9.25x
3Y Avg
9.18x
5Y Avg
10.59x
Market Cap
$22.32B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-7.58x
TTM Avg
1.96x
3Y Avg
2.92x
5Y Avg
2.76x
Market Cap
$50.63B
Interest Coverage Ratio
276.45x
TTM Avg
194.16x
3Y Avg
143.86x
5Y Avg
122.90x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $36.29B | 5.55x | 5.11x | 6.76x | 6.57x |
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)vs › | $35.64B | 21.07x | 27.77x | 38.09x | 39.41x |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs › | $33.60B | 6.65x | 11.34x | 9.87x | 9.13x |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $32.69B | 5.31x | 4.89x | 8.75x | 7.80x |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs › | $29.99B | 8.17x | 6.55x | 5.06x | 4.12x |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $25.86B | 9.00x | 9.25x | 9.18x | 10.59x |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $22.32B | -7.58x | 1.96x | 2.92x | 2.76x |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $50.63B | 276.45x | 194.16x | 143.86x | 122.90x |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $21.55B | 0.30x | 1.51x | 3.66x | 4.83x |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $20.82B | 18.36x | 23.77x | 32.80x | 24.91x |
Interest Coverage
5.5x
Debt/Equity
0.63
Current Ratio
2.69
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 5.55x |
| 2025-12-31 | 6.38x |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.85x |
| 2025-06-30 | 7.96x |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.79x |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.46x |
| 2024-09-30 | 8.78x |
| 2024-06-30 | 11.28x |
| 2024-03-31 | 4.42x |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.90x |
| 2023-09-30 | 8.99x |
| 2023-06-30 | 9.66x |
| 2023-03-31 | 3.82x |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.96x |
| 2022-09-30 | 6.62x |
| 2022-06-30 | 7.95x |
| 2022-03-31 | 4.09x |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.86x |
| 2021-09-30 | 7.13x |
| 2021-06-30 | 6.89x |
| 2021-03-31 | 7.54x |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.80x |
| 2020-09-30 | 8.05x |
| 2020-06-30 | 8.80x |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.65x |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.29x |
| 2019-09-30 | 9.42x |
| 2019-06-30 | 8.36x |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.17x |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.69x |
| 2018-09-30 | 7.43x |
| 2018-06-30 | 6.93x |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.15x |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.07x |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.77x |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.99x |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.07x |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.13x |
| 2016-09-30 | 6.85x |
| 2016-06-30 | 6.41x |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.92x |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.72x |
| 2015-09-30 | 5.61x |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.84x |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.17x |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.39x |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.43x |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.55x |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.62x |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.08x |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.03x |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.71x |
| 2013-03-31 | -0.95x |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.05x |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.37x |
| 2012-03-31 | -0.89x |
| 2011-12-31 | -0.10x |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.10x |
| 2011-03-31 | -1.45x |
| 2010-12-31 | -0.64x |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.06x |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.03x |
| 2010-03-31 | -0.84x |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.03x |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.88x |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.49x |
| 2009-03-31 | -0.03x |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.88x |
| 2008-06-30 | 6.24x |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.54x |
