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 17.92x is 58% below its 5-year average of 42.22x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-75.04x–107.38x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 31.48% above its 12-month average of 13.63x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
17.92x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
13.63x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
40.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
39.31x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
24.98x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
45.11x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+31.48%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-56.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-54.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-28.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-60.28%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · ENERGY
6.56x
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+172.89%
vs the sector median at left
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Market Cap
$644.38B
Interest Coverage Ratio
17.92x
TTM Avg
13.63x
3Y Avg
40.82x
5Y Avg
39.31x
Market Cap
$392.09B
Interest Coverage Ratio
13.70x
TTM Avg
31.34x
3Y Avg
53.04x
5Y Avg
46.96x
Market Cap
$146.78B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.32x
TTM Avg
10.43x
3Y Avg
14.82x
5Y Avg
14.06x
Market Cap
$99.45B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.92x
TTM Avg
16.44x
3Y Avg
17.51x
5Y Avg
16.57x
Market Cap
$92.39B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.08x
TTM Avg
3.99x
3Y Avg
8.36x
5Y Avg
7.35x
Market Cap
$90.09B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.76x
TTM Avg
7.25x
3Y Avg
15.62x
5Y Avg
13.20x
Market Cap
$87.49B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.05x
TTM Avg
2.75x
3Y Avg
2.91x
5Y Avg
2.62x
Market Cap
$82.32B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.90x
TTM Avg
5.15x
3Y Avg
5.33x
5Y Avg
5.00x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) | $644.38B | 17.92x | 13.63x | 40.82x | 39.31x |
| Chevron Corporation (CVX)vs › | $392.09B | 13.70x | 31.34x | 53.04x | 46.96x |
| ConocoPhillips (COP)vs › | $146.78B | 9.32x | 10.43x | 14.82x | 14.06x |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)vs › | $99.45B | 7.92x | 16.44x | 17.51x | 16.57x |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)vs › | $92.39B | 4.08x | 3.99x | 8.36x | 7.35x |
| Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)vs › | $90.09B | 7.76x | 7.25x | 15.62x | 13.20x |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)vs › | $87.49B | 3.05x | 2.75x | 2.91x | 2.62x |
| Phillips 66 (PSX)vs › | $84.87B | 3.39x | 2.98x | 7.86x | 6.71x |
| Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD)vs › | $82.32B | 4.90x | 5.15x | 5.33x | 5.00x |
| Eni S.p.A. (E)vs › | $80.49B | 0.55x | 4.25x | 10.14x | 9.27x |
Interest Coverage
17.9x
Debt/Equity
0.17
Current Ratio
1.15
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 | 17.92x |
| 2025-12-31 | -75.04x |
| 2025-09-30 | 44.34x |
| 2025-06-30 | 32.88x |
| 2025-03-31 | 48.03x |
| 2024-12-31 | 26.17x |
| 2024-09-30 | 53.34x |
| 2024-06-30 | 40.21x |
| 2024-03-31 | 44.98x |
| 2023-12-31 | 31.10x |
| 2023-09-30 | 70.08x |
| 2023-06-30 | 39.96x |
| 2023-03-31 | 89.36x |
| 2022-12-31 | 81.57x |
| 2022-09-30 | 96.78x |
| 2022-06-30 | 107.38x |
| 2022-03-31 | 32.37x |
| 2021-12-31 | 37.96x |
| 2021-09-30 | 37.72x |
| 2021-06-30 | 19.39x |
| 2021-03-31 | 10.21x |
| 2020-12-31 | -85.33x |
| 2020-09-30 | -2.13x |
| 2020-06-30 | -4.35x |
| 2020-03-31 | -3.07x |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.30x |
| 2019-09-30 | 15.88x |
| 2019-06-30 | 16.49x |
| 2019-03-31 | 15.74x |
| 2018-12-31 | 23.38x |
| 2018-09-30 | 35.84x |
| 2018-06-30 | 33.48x |
| 2018-03-31 | 24.54x |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.75x |
| 2017-09-30 | 39.81x |
| 2017-06-30 | 16.97x |
| 2017-03-31 | 29.04x |
| 2016-12-31 | -9.37x |
| 2016-09-30 | 13.42x |
| 2016-06-30 | 15.16x |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.66x |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.53x |
| 2015-09-30 | 53.36x |
| 2015-06-30 | 50.42x |
| 2015-03-31 | 43.90x |
| 2014-12-31 | 80.91x |
| 2014-09-30 | 108.80x |
| 2014-06-30 | 136.34x |
| 2014-03-31 | 155.76x |
| 2013-09-30 | 197.29x |
| 2013-06-30 | 108.67x |
| 2013-03-31 | 461.79x |
| 2012-12-31 | -1.03x |
| 2012-09-30 | 224.19x |
| 2012-06-30 | 232.46x |
| 2012-03-31 | 119.23x |
| 2011-12-31 | 177.19x |
| 2011-09-30 | 151.66x |
| 2011-06-30 | 523.49x |
| 2011-03-31 | 521.34x |
| 2010-12-31 | 108.95x |
| 2010-09-30 | 193.87x |
| 2010-06-30 | 262.55x |
| 2010-03-31 | 174.29x |
| 2009-12-31 | 217.42x |
| 2009-09-30 | 122.44x |
| 2009-06-30 | 22.92x |
| 2009-03-31 | 74.36x |
| 2008-09-30 | 76.06x |
| 2008-06-30 | 210.64x |
| 2008-03-31 | 158.49x |
