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 -2.91x is 119% below its 5-year average of 15.27x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-28.27x–113.50x).
As of the fiscal period ended Monday, March 31, 2025. 108.56% below its 12-month average of 34.00x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-2.91x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
34.00x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
7.60x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.67x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
1.61x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
3.79x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-108.56%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-138.30%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-143.67%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-203.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-280.36%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-176.82%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
8.66x
median of 39 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-133.62%
vs the sector median at left
United States Steel Corporation
Market Cap
$12.42B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.91x
TTM Avg
34.00x
3Y Avg
7.60x
5Y Avg
6.67x
Market Cap
$11.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.80x
TTM Avg
6.13x
3Y Avg
9.43x
5Y Avg
8.81x
Market Cap
$13.54B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.45x
TTM Avg
0.45x
3Y Avg
7.62x
5Y Avg
7.74x
Market Cap
$13.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.66x
TTM Avg
9.03x
3Y Avg
8.03x
5Y Avg
8.07x
Market Cap
$9.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
26.14x
TTM Avg
15.62x
3Y Avg
32.20x
5Y Avg
32.20x
Market Cap
$8.05B
Interest Coverage Ratio
23.64x
TTM Avg
23.64x
3Y Avg
23.64x
5Y Avg
9.96x
Market Cap
$7.84B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.87x
TTM Avg
5.28x
3Y Avg
10.98x
5Y Avg
11.08x
Market Cap
$17.05B
Interest Coverage Ratio
28.40x
TTM Avg
36.25x
3Y Avg
27.89x
5Y Avg
42.77x
Market Cap
$7.35B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-3.90x
TTM Avg
37.58x
3Y Avg
37.58x
5Y Avg
37.58x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | -2.91x | 34.00x | 7.60x | 6.67x |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $11.67B | 4.80x | 6.13x | 9.43x | 8.81x |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $13.54B | 0.45x | 0.45x | 7.62x | 7.74x |
| RPM International Inc. (RPM)vs › | $13.67B | 8.66x | 9.03x | 8.03x | 8.07x |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $9.62B | 26.14x | 15.62x | 32.20x | 32.20x |
| First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG)vs › | $8.05B | 23.64x | 23.64x | 23.64x | 9.96x |
| Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)vs › | $7.84B | 2.87x | 5.28x | 10.98x | 11.08x |
| Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)vs › | $17.05B | 28.40x | 36.25x | 27.89x | 42.77x |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $7.35B | -3.90x | 37.58x | 37.58x | 37.58x |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.50B | 3.29x | 3.17x | 3.33x | 3.16x |
Interest Coverage
-2.9x
Debt/Equity
0.37
Current Ratio
1.55
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | -2.91x |
| 2024-12-31 | -28.27x |
| 2024-09-30 | 7.20x |
| 2024-06-30 | 80.50x |
| 2024-03-31 | 113.50x |
| 2023-12-31 | -25.67x |
| 2023-09-30 | 17.31x |
| 2023-06-30 | 28.20x |
| 2023-03-31 | 7.70x |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.66x |
| 2022-09-30 | 16.47x |
| 2022-06-30 | 37.67x |
| 2022-03-31 | 22.24x |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.37x |
| 2021-09-30 | 22.83x |
| 2021-06-30 | 11.43x |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.34x |
| 2020-12-31 | -0.70x |
| 2020-09-30 | -2.17x |
| 2020-06-30 | -6.31x |
| 2020-03-31 | -1.74x |
| 2019-12-31 | -3.15x |
| 2019-09-30 | -1.23x |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.64x |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.26x |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.09x |
| 2018-09-30 | 6.88x |
| 2018-06-30 | 4.02x |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.70x |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.76x |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.59x |
| 2017-06-30 | 6.39x |
| 2017-03-31 | -1.63x |
| 2016-12-31 | -1.12x |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.10x |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.47x |
| 2016-03-31 | -4.92x |
| 2015-12-31 | -5.67x |
| 2015-09-30 | -3.04x |
| 2015-06-30 | -10.89x |
| 2015-03-31 | -4.16x |
| 2014-12-31 | 7.09x |
| 2014-09-30 | -2.47x |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.58x |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.00x |
| 2013-12-31 | -3.69x |
| 2013-09-30 | -48.63x |
| 2013-06-30 | -0.12x |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.45x |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.09x |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.38x |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.83x |
| 2012-03-31 | -1.49x |
| 2011-12-31 | -3.56x |
| 2011-09-30 | 4.23x |
| 2011-06-30 | 6.25x |
| 2011-03-31 | -1.82x |
| 2010-12-31 | -2.28x |
| 2010-09-30 | -2.76x |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.81x |
| 2010-03-31 | -1.33x |
| 2009-12-31 | -9.97x |
| 2009-09-30 | -9.81x |
| 2009-06-30 | -12.24x |
| 2009-03-31 | -13.28x |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.39x |
| 2008-09-30 | 33.17x |
| 2008-06-30 | 22.71x |
| 2008-03-31 | 5.78x |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.05x |
| 2007-09-30 | 9.73x |
| 2007-06-30 | 9.78x |
| 2007-03-31 | 15.73x |
| 2006-12-31 | 26.23x |
| 2006-09-30 | 18.70x |
| 2006-06-30 | 16.58x |
| 2006-03-31 | 21.71x |
| 2005-12-31 | 10.32x |
| 2005-09-30 | 9.35x |
| 2005-06-30 | 6.07x |
| 2005-03-31 | 32.00x |
| 2004-09-30 | 12.67x |
| 2004-06-30 | 4.51x |
| 2004-03-31 | 2.90x |
| 2003-12-31 | -0.77x |
| 2003-09-30 | -26.69x |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.00x |
| 2003-03-31 | -1.16x |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.04x |
| 2002-09-30 | 4.38x |
| 2002-06-30 | 2.47x |
| 2002-03-31 | -1.79x |
| 2001-09-30 | -0.66x |
| 2001-06-30 | -0.56x |
