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 4.32x is 19% above its 5-year average of 3.64x, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.58x–6.03x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 5.56% above its 12-month average of 4.09x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
4.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.09x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.49x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
3.64x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
3.81x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
4.28x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.56%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+23.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+18.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.32%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.86%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.33x
median of 76 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-31.75%
vs the sector median at left
Ball Corporation
Market Cap
$17.28B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.32x
TTM Avg
4.09x
3Y Avg
3.49x
5Y Avg
3.64x
Market Cap
$17.15B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.43x
TTM Avg
11.16x
3Y Avg
17.82x
5Y Avg
16.78x
Market Cap
$16.69B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-17.48x
TTM Avg
12.27x
3Y Avg
17.89x
5Y Avg
15.69x
Market Cap
$16.59B
Interest Coverage Ratio
57.97x
TTM Avg
64.75x
3Y Avg
62.52x
5Y Avg
50.28x
Market Cap
$16.50B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.79x
TTM Avg
1.79x
3Y Avg
1.79x
5Y Avg
1.79x
Market Cap
$18.12B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.93x
TTM Avg
1.33x
3Y Avg
1.33x
5Y Avg
1.14x
Market Cap
$18.18B
Interest Coverage Ratio
37.23x
TTM Avg
35.61x
3Y Avg
33.83x
5Y Avg
54.53x
Market Cap
$16.14B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.22x
TTM Avg
24.05x
3Y Avg
31.68x
5Y Avg
35.08x
Market Cap
$18.48B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-13.08x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Corporation (BALL) | $17.28B | 4.32x | 4.09x | 3.49x | 3.64x |
| Genuine Parts Company (GPC)vs › | $17.15B | 7.43x | 11.16x | 17.82x | 16.78x |
| Stellantis N.V. (STLA)vs › | $16.69B | -17.48x | 12.27x | 17.89x | 15.69x |
| NVR, Inc. (NVR)vs › | $16.59B | 57.97x | 64.75x | 62.52x | 50.28x |
| Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)vs › | $16.50B | 1.79x | 1.79x | 1.79x | 1.79x |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $18.12B | 0.93x | 1.33x | 1.33x | 1.14x |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs › | $18.18B | 37.23x | 35.61x | 33.83x | 54.53x |
| Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)vs › | $16.14B | 21.22x | 24.05x | 31.68x | 35.08x |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $18.48B | -13.08x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $20.45B | 198.24x | 228.31x | 290.98x | 259.87x |
Interest Coverage
4.3x
Debt/Equity
1.29
Current Ratio
1.11
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 | 4.32x |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.40x |
| 2025-09-30 | 4.62x |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.20x |
| 2025-03-31 | 4.93x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.55x |
| 2024-09-30 | 6.03x |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.43x |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.58x |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.74x |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.98x |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.97x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.68x |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.59x |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.37x |
| 2022-06-30 | 3.60x |
| 2022-03-31 | 4.81x |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.16x |
| 2021-09-30 | 4.25x |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.30x |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.85x |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.06x |
| 2020-09-30 | 6.62x |
| 2020-06-30 | 4.22x |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.21x |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.56x |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.56x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.81x |
| 2019-03-31 | 4.42x |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.31x |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.62x |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.83x |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.89x |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.03x |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.96x |
| 2017-06-30 | 3.99x |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.47x |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.56x |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.60x |
| 2016-06-30 | 6.12x |
| 2016-03-31 | 4.13x |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.13x |
| 2015-09-30 | 6.00x |
| 2015-06-30 | 6.71x |
| 2015-03-31 | 4.68x |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.13x |
| 2014-09-30 | 5.92x |
| 2014-06-30 | 6.51x |
| 2014-03-31 | 5.41x |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.96x |
| 2013-09-30 | 5.61x |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.74x |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.70x |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.59x |
| 2012-09-30 | 5.78x |
| 2012-07-01 | 5.38x |
| 2012-04-01 | 4.11x |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.49x |
| 2011-10-02 | 5.32x |
| 2011-07-03 | 5.62x |
| 2011-04-03 | 4.17x |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.05x |
| 2010-09-26 | 6.44x |
| 2010-06-27 | 6.07x |
| 2010-03-28 | 3.91x |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.84x |
| 2009-09-27 | 6.84x |
| 2009-06-28 | 8.57x |
| 2009-03-29 | 5.09x |
| 2008-09-28 | 5.65x |
| 2008-06-29 | 5.39x |
| 2008-03-30 | 4.24x |
