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 3.59x is 94% below its 5-year average of 65.25x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-138.51x–672.49x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 2, 2026. 98.16% below its 12-month average of 195.58x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.59x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
195.58x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
118.74x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
31.63x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-98.16%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-96.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-88.64%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.33x
median of 76 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-43.22%
vs the sector median at left
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Market Cap
$2.88B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.59x
TTM Avg
195.58x
3Y Avg
118.74x
5Y Avg
31.63x
Market Cap
$3.35B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.16x
TTM Avg
1.16x
3Y Avg
0.90x
5Y Avg
8.47x
Market Cap
$2.35B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-36.82x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$2.17B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.77x
TTM Avg
1.69x
3Y Avg
1.82x
5Y Avg
2.54x
Market Cap
$3.90B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.19x
TTM Avg
5.49x
3Y Avg
8.45x
5Y Avg
7.83x
Market Cap
$1.42B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.21x
TTM Avg
4.21x
3Y Avg
7.29x
5Y Avg
7.79x
Market Cap
$4.42B
Interest Coverage Ratio
294.38x
TTM Avg
177.86x
3Y Avg
123.90x
5Y Avg
76.76x
Market Cap
$1.22B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
66.78x
3Y Avg
57.41x
5Y Avg
48.42x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) | $2.88B | 3.59x | 195.58x | 118.74x | 31.63x |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.35B | 1.16x | 1.16x | 0.90x | 8.47x |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $2.35B | -36.82x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)vs › | $2.25B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kohl's Corporation (KSS)vs › | $2.17B | 1.77x | 1.69x | 1.82x | 2.54x |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $3.90B | 6.19x | 5.49x | 8.45x | 7.83x |
| Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs › | $1.42B | 4.21x | 4.21x | 7.29x | 7.79x |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs › | $4.42B | 294.38x | 177.86x | 123.90x | 76.76x |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs › | $1.22B | N/A | 66.78x | 57.41x | 48.42x |
| Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs › | $796.73M | 0.92x | 0.49x | 0.49x | 1.66x |
Interest Coverage
3.6x
Debt/Equity
1.02
Current Ratio
1.52
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 3.59x |
| 2026-01-31 | 672.49x |
| 2025-11-01 | 52.51x |
| 2025-08-02 | 53.72x |
| 2024-08-03 | -138.51x |
| 2023-07-29 | 68.65x |
| 2023-04-29 | 63.92x |
| 2023-01-28 | 39.75x |
| 2022-10-29 | 30.31x |
| 2022-07-30 | 4.10x |
| 2022-04-30 | 9.13x |
| 2022-01-29 | 10.69x |
| 2021-10-30 | 24.35x |
| 2021-07-31 | 18.83x |
| 2021-05-01 | 15.69x |
| 2021-01-30 | 13.11x |
| 2020-10-31 | 12.94x |
| 2020-08-01 | 0.28x |
| 2020-05-02 | -1387.82x |
