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 6.05x is in line with its 5-year average of 6.04x, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.63x–13.98x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 112.13% above its 12-month average of 2.85x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
6.05x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.85x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.45x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.04x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
5.34x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
5.43x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+112.13%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+75.55%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.34%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+11.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
6.98x
median of 46 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-13.27%
vs the sector median at left
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Market Cap
$36.91B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.05x
TTM Avg
2.85x
3Y Avg
3.45x
5Y Avg
6.04x
Market Cap
$36.92B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.13x
TTM Avg
5.70x
3Y Avg
6.14x
5Y Avg
6.14x
Market Cap
$36.98B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.83x
TTM Avg
11.73x
3Y Avg
13.86x
5Y Avg
13.80x
Market Cap
$36.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.72x
TTM Avg
10.80x
3Y Avg
9.78x
5Y Avg
10.33x
Market Cap
$34.76B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.96x
TTM Avg
5.68x
3Y Avg
6.08x
5Y Avg
6.36x
Market Cap
$40.31B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.32x
TTM Avg
4.59x
3Y Avg
5.06x
5Y Avg
4.27x
Market Cap
$40.83B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.84x
TTM Avg
4.84x
3Y Avg
5.25x
5Y Avg
5.11x
Market Cap
$31.95B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.37x
TTM Avg
2.47x
3Y Avg
7.46x
5Y Avg
8.12x
Market Cap
$30.02B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.93x
TTM Avg
3.43x
3Y Avg
3.60x
5Y Avg
2.71x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) | $36.91B | 6.05x | 2.85x | 3.45x | 6.04x |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $36.92B | 7.13x | 5.70x | 6.14x | 6.14x |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $36.98B | 6.83x | 11.73x | 13.86x | 13.80x |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $36.41B | 9.72x | 10.80x | 9.78x | 10.33x |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $34.76B | 2.96x | 5.68x | 6.08x | 6.36x |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $40.31B | 4.32x | 4.59x | 5.06x | 4.27x |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $40.83B | 4.84x | 4.84x | 5.25x | 5.11x |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs › | $31.95B | 2.37x | 2.47x | 7.46x | 8.12x |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $30.02B | -4.93x | 3.43x | 3.60x | 2.71x |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 5.29x | 4.79x | 4.82x | 4.92x |
Interest Coverage
6.1x
Debt/Equity
0.40
Current Ratio
1.39
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 | 6.05x |
| 2026-03-31 | 2.74x |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.25x |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.59x |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.63x |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.57x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.32x |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.64x |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.61x |
| 2024-03-31 | 4.27x |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.98x |
| 2023-09-30 | 6.42x |
| 2023-06-30 | 5.76x |
| 2023-03-31 | 7.89x |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.60x |
| 2022-09-30 | 9.46x |
| 2022-06-30 | 13.98x |
| 2022-03-31 | 13.87x |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.94x |
| 2021-09-30 | 8.91x |
| 2021-06-30 | 10.34x |
| 2021-03-31 | 11.93x |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.26x |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.78x |
| 2020-06-30 | 5.95x |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.46x |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.36x |
| 2019-09-30 | 5.15x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.39x |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.66x |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.10x |
| 2018-09-30 | 6.02x |
| 2018-06-30 | 6.90x |
| 2018-03-31 | 4.13x |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.60x |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.23x |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.27x |
| 2017-03-31 | 4.40x |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.95x |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.16x |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.65x |
| 2016-03-31 | 4.31x |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.25x |
| 2015-09-30 | 8.26x |
| 2015-06-30 | 5.16x |
| 2015-03-31 | 7.46x |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.47x |
| 2014-09-30 | 12.90x |
| 2014-06-30 | 9.44x |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.03x |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.66x |
| 2013-09-30 | 6.92x |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.32x |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.02x |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.92x |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.61x |
| 2012-03-31 | 5.22x |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.06x |
| 2011-09-30 | 5.55x |
| 2011-06-30 | 5.23x |
| 2011-03-31 | 6.32x |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.15x |
| 2010-09-30 | 3.65x |
| 2010-06-30 | 5.04x |
| 2010-03-31 | 5.31x |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.42x |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.32x |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.47x |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.94x |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.73x |