United States Steel Corporation (X) Interest Coverage Ratio: 10.00x
The interest coverage ratio for United States Steel Corporation (X) is 10.00x as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
X Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
10.00x
X Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | — | 10.00x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 6.15x | 6.81x | 9.88x | 9.08x |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 2.75x | 3.88x | 4.05x | 3.80x |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 3.68x | 3.09x | 3.09x | 3.13x |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 3.41x | 5.28x | 5.86x | 6.14x |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 45.07x | 29.07x | 32.86x | 37.72x |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | -4.10x | 17.23x | 17.20x | 17.49x |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 12.08x | 9.90x | 8.00x | 7.79x |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 8.11x | 8.41x | 8.15x | 8.08x |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 17.05x | 19.29x | 15.97x | 13.34x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
10.0x
Debt/Equity
0.37
Current Ratio
1.55
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 States Steel Corporation 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 States Steel Corporation Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The interest coverage ratio for X stock is 10.00x.
About United States Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation, established in 1901 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a prominent producer and supplier of flat-rolled and tubular steel goods. The company primarily operates across North America and Europe, organized into four distinct business divisions. The North American Flat-Rolled segment provides various products, including slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill items, in addition to raw materials such as iron ore and coke. This division caters to a broad clientele across industries like service centers, conversion operations, transportation, automotive, construction, container manufacturing, appliance production, and electrical applications. The Mini Mill segment specializes in hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated sheets, as well as electrical products. Its customer base encompasses the automotive, appliance, construction, container, transportation, and service center markets. Through U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), the company delivers slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, tin mill products, and spiral welded pipes. This European division serves construction, container, appliance and electrical, service centers, conversion, and the crucial oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors. Finally, the Tubular Products division manufactures specialized steel piping, including seamless and electric resistance welded steel casing and tubing products, along with standard, line, and mechanical pipes. These products are predominantly distributed to the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Beyond its core steel manufacturing, the corporation also maintains an involvement in the real estate business.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Steel
- CEO
- Alan Kestenbaum