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 9.39x is 21% below its 5-year average of 11.82x, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.21x–18.05x).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 12.95% below its 12-month average of 10.79x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
9.39x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
10.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
10.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
11.51x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
13.27x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
19.01x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
20.22x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-12.95%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.39%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-29.25%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-50.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-53.55%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
7.13x
median of 47 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+31.72%
vs the sector median at left
Brown-Forman Corporation
Market Cap
$12.16B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.39x
TTM Avg
10.79x
3Y Avg
10.42x
5Y Avg
11.51x
Market Cap
$12.65B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.94x
TTM Avg
0.94x
3Y Avg
2.40x
5Y Avg
4.28x
Market Cap
$11.55B
Interest Coverage Ratio
13.38x
TTM Avg
10.71x
3Y Avg
9.33x
5Y Avg
10.41x
Market Cap
$13.43B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.57x
TTM Avg
5.31x
3Y Avg
5.26x
5Y Avg
5.97x
Market Cap
$13.92B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.21x
TTM Avg
11.21x
3Y Avg
14.51x
5Y Avg
22.69x
Market Cap
$10.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
31.51x
TTM Avg
24.23x
3Y Avg
20.43x
5Y Avg
16.72x
Market Cap
$7.68B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-10.38x
TTM Avg
6.29x
3Y Avg
4.70x
5Y Avg
4.27x
Market Cap
$7.07B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.26x
TTM Avg
2.62x
3Y Avg
2.84x
5Y Avg
3.08x
Market Cap
$6.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.57x
TTM Avg
9.57x
3Y Avg
9.57x
5Y Avg
8.47x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) | $12.16B | 9.39x | 10.79x | 10.42x | 11.51x |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $12.65B | 0.94x | 0.94x | 2.40x | 4.28x |
| The Clorox Company (CLX)vs › | $11.55B | 13.38x | 10.71x | 9.33x | 10.41x |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $13.43B | 5.57x | 5.31x | 5.26x | 5.97x |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $13.92B | 9.21x | 11.21x | 14.51x | 22.69x |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)vs › | $10.33B | 31.51x | 24.23x | 20.43x | 16.72x |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.68B | -10.38x | 6.29x | 4.70x | 4.27x |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $7.07B | -4.26x | 2.62x | 2.84x | 3.08x |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $6.93B | 9.57x | 9.57x | 9.57x | 8.47x |
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)vs › | $6.85B | 3.27x | 3.27x | 4.94x | 5.13x |
Interest Coverage
9.4x
Debt/Equity
0.54
Current Ratio
3.24
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 9.39x |
| 2026-01-31 | 13.19x |
| 2025-10-31 | 11.88x |
| 2025-07-31 | 10.88x |
| 2025-04-30 | 8.59x |
| 2025-01-31 | 10.03x |
| 2024-10-31 | 10.66x |
| 2024-07-31 | 8.78x |
| 2024-04-30 | 11.03x |
| 2024-01-31 | 11.30x |
| 2023-10-31 | 10.94x |
| 2023-07-31 | 11.28x |
| 2023-04-30 | 10.28x |
| 2023-01-31 | 7.21x |
| 2022-10-31 | 17.39x |
| 2022-07-31 | 18.05x |
| 2022-04-30 | 11.71x |
| 2022-01-31 | 17.35x |
| 2021-10-31 | 16.10x |
| 2021-07-31 | 13.76x |
| 2021-04-30 | 8.40x |
| 2021-01-31 | 13.38x |
| 2020-10-31 | 16.50x |
| 2020-07-31 | 19.35x |
| 2020-04-30 | 9.35x |
| 2020-01-31 | 15.20x |
| 2019-10-31 | 16.76x |
| 2019-07-31 | 11.81x |
| 2019-04-30 | 10.86x |
| 2019-01-31 | 13.91x |
| 2018-10-31 | 15.09x |
| 2018-07-31 | 12.00x |
| 2018-04-30 | 7.63x |
| 2018-01-31 | 18.00x |
| 2017-10-31 | 21.81x |
| 2017-07-31 | 15.38x |
| 2017-04-30 | 14.07x |
| 2017-01-31 | 17.06x |
| 2016-10-31 | 18.19x |
| 2016-07-31 | 16.38x |
| 2016-04-30 | 66.00x |
| 2016-01-31 | 23.17x |
| 2015-10-31 | 25.17x |
| 2015-07-31 | 25.22x |
| 2015-04-30 | 38.67x |
| 2015-01-31 | 45.33x |
| 2014-10-31 | 43.29x |
| 2014-07-31 | 31.57x |
| 2014-04-30 | 26.86x |
| 2014-01-31 | 42.50x |
| 2013-10-31 | 44.43x |
| 2013-07-31 | 31.00x |
| 2013-04-30 | 11.06x |
| 2013-01-31 | 28.55x |
| 2012-10-31 | 47.64x |
| 2012-07-31 | 42.69x |
| 2012-04-30 | 20.23x |
| 2012-01-31 | 28.25x |
| 2011-10-31 | 31.58x |
| 2011-07-31 | 23.53x |
| 2011-04-30 | 27.40x |
| 2011-01-31 | 30.07x |
| 2010-10-31 | 35.07x |
| 2010-07-31 | 25.78x |
| 2010-04-30 | 16.01x |
| 2010-01-31 | 24.49x |
| 2009-10-31 | 30.49x |
| 2009-07-31 | 27.04x |
| 2009-01-31 | 18.85x |
| 2008-10-31 | 23.09x |
| 2008-07-31 | 15.28x |
| 2003-01-31 | 82.15x |
