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 8.36x is 23% below its 5-year average of 10.91x, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.49x–18.76x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 9, 2026. 9.67% above its 12-month average of 7.62x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
8.36x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
7.62x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
7.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
10.91x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
11.69x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
11.46x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-23.40%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-28.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-27.04%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.33x
median of 76 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+32.08%
vs the sector median at left
AutoZone, Inc.
Market Cap
$49.45B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.36x
TTM Avg
7.62x
3Y Avg
7.82x
5Y Avg
10.91x
Market Cap
$48.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
594.52x
3Y Avg
525.69x
5Y Avg
493.65x
Market Cap
$42.71B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.06x
TTM Avg
4.98x
3Y Avg
4.66x
5Y Avg
4.22x
Market Cap
$40.76B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
67.30x
3Y Avg
34.41x
5Y Avg
34.41x
Market Cap
$59.44B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.02x
TTM Avg
3.29x
3Y Avg
3.95x
5Y Avg
3.72x
Market Cap
$39.23B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.32x
TTM Avg
2.68x
3Y Avg
2.10x
5Y Avg
2.10x
Market Cap
$62.84B
Interest Coverage Ratio
76.00x
TTM Avg
44.41x
3Y Avg
33.47x
5Y Avg
30.13x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) | $49.45B | 8.36x | 7.62x | 7.82x | 10.91x |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY)vs › | $49.11B | 9.26x | 9.11x | 8.90x | 9.19x |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)vs › | $48.67B | N/A | 594.52x | 525.69x | 493.65x |
| JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs › | $46.46B | 0.99x | 7.19x | 8.19x | 7.86x |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)vs › | $42.71B | 5.06x | 4.98x | 4.66x | 4.22x |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI)vs › | $40.76B | N/A | 67.30x | 34.41x | 34.41x |
| Ford Motor Company (F)vs › | $59.44B | 2.02x | 3.29x | 3.95x | 3.72x |
| Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)vs › | $39.23B | 3.32x | 2.68x | 2.10x | 2.10x |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs › | $62.84B | 76.00x | 44.41x | 33.47x | 30.13x |
| Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs › | $34.62B | 7.23x | 6.29x | 5.18x | 4.25x |
Interest Coverage
8.4x
Debt/Equity
-4.54
Current Ratio
0.89
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-09 | 8.36x |
| 2026-02-14 | 6.52x |
| 2025-11-22 | 7.38x |
| 2025-08-30 | 8.08x |
| 2025-05-10 | 7.78x |
| 2025-02-15 | 6.49x |
| 2024-11-23 | 7.82x |
| 2024-08-31 | 8.47x |
| 2024-05-04 | 8.62x |
| 2024-02-10 | 7.24x |
| 2023-11-18 | 9.29x |
| 2023-08-26 | 11.24x |
| 2023-05-06 | 11.64x |
| 2023-02-11 | 10.33x |
| 2022-11-19 | 12.53x |
| 2022-08-27 | 17.25x |
| 2022-05-07 | 18.76x |
| 2022-02-12 | 14.76x |
| 2021-11-20 | 17.43x |
| 2021-08-28 | 18.31x |
| 2021-05-08 | 18.19x |
| 2021-02-13 | 10.67x |
| 2020-11-21 | 13.58x |
| 2020-08-29 | 15.77x |
| 2020-05-09 | 10.47x |
| 2020-02-15 | 9.31x |
| 2019-11-23 | 11.57x |
| 2019-08-31 | 12.91x |
| 2019-05-04 | 12.81x |
| 2019-02-09 | 9.79x |
| 2018-11-17 | 12.67x |
| 2018-08-25 | 11.02x |
| 2018-05-05 | 13.17x |
| 2018-02-10 | 5.28x |
| 2017-11-18 | 12.21x |
| 2017-08-26 | 13.96x |
| 2017-05-06 | 15.06x |
| 2017-02-11 | 11.40x |
| 2016-11-19 | 13.99x |
| 2016-08-27 | 15.56x |
| 2016-05-07 | 15.75x |
| 2016-02-13 | 11.66x |
| 2015-11-21 | 12.51x |
| 2015-08-29 | 14.22x |
| 2015-05-09 | 16.17x |
| 2015-02-14 | 10.46x |
| 2014-11-22 | 11.02x |
| 2014-08-30 | 12.75x |
| 2014-05-10 | 13.24x |
| 2014-02-15 | 8.54x |
| 2013-11-23 | 9.04x |
| 2013-08-31 | 10.45x |
| 2013-05-04 | 10.83x |
| 2013-02-09 | 7.69x |
| 2012-11-17 | 8.84x |
| 2012-08-25 | 9.72x |
| 2012-05-05 | 10.75x |
| 2012-02-11 | 7.72x |
| 2011-11-19 | 8.72x |
| 2011-08-27 | 9.74x |
| 2011-05-07 | 9.84x |
| 2011-02-12 | 6.87x |
| 2010-11-20 | 8.22x |
| 2010-08-28 | 9.56x |
| 2010-05-08 | 9.66x |
| 2010-02-13 | 6.35x |
| 2009-11-21 | 7.17x |
| 2009-08-29 | 1.76x |
| 2009-05-09 | 9.70x |
| 2009-02-14 | 6.73x |
| 2008-11-22 | 7.65x |
