Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). 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 5.19x is 232% above its 3-year average of 1.56x, near the high end of its 3-year range (-21.01x–8.52x).
14.54% below its 12-month average of 6.07x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 5.65x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.19x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
6.07x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
0.57x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
1.56x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
1.56x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
7.38x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
7.22x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-14.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+813.03%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+232.07%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+232.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-29.64%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-28.10%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
5.27x
median of 65 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-1.52%
vs the sector median at left
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
Market Cap
$114.06B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.19x
TTM Avg
6.07x
3Y Avg
0.57x
5Y Avg
1.56x
Market Cap
$113.34B
Interest Coverage Ratio
10.23x
TTM Avg
10.12x
3Y Avg
10.21x
5Y Avg
9.91x
Market Cap
$85.11B
Interest Coverage Ratio
366.57x
TTM Avg
217.88x
3Y Avg
217.88x
5Y Avg
217.88x
Market Cap
$147.35B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.05x
TTM Avg
3.76x
3Y Avg
3.40x
5Y Avg
3.13x
Market Cap
$74.65B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.04x
TTM Avg
9.27x
3Y Avg
9.20x
5Y Avg
9.78x
Market Cap
$69.49B
Interest Coverage Ratio
11.50x
TTM Avg
12.52x
3Y Avg
12.14x
5Y Avg
13.14x
Market Cap
$68.97B
Interest Coverage Ratio
16.28x
TTM Avg
15.64x
3Y Avg
16.79x
5Y Avg
20.80x
Market Cap
$171.64B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.03x
TTM Avg
13.02x
3Y Avg
13.23x
5Y Avg
11.31x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) | $114.06B | 5.19x | 6.07x | 0.57x | 1.56x |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO)vs › | $113.34B | 10.23x | 10.12x | 10.21x | 9.91x |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $85.11B | 366.57x | 217.88x | 217.88x | 217.88x |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD)vs › | $147.35B | 4.05x | 3.76x | 3.40x | 3.13x |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)vs › | $74.65B | 6.04x | 9.27x | 9.20x | 9.78x |
| Target Corporation (TGT)vs › | $69.49B | 11.50x | 12.52x | 12.14x | 13.14x |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vs › | $68.97B | 16.28x | 15.64x | 16.79x | 20.80x |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)vs › | $171.64B | 12.03x | 13.02x | 13.23x | 11.31x |
| Diageo plc (DEO)vs › | $46.68B | 5.27x | 4.73x | 4.77x | 5.84x |
| Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (CCEP)vs › | $44.97B | 9.50x | 9.16x | 12.17x | 11.57x |
Interest Coverage
5.2x
Debt/Equity
0.72
Current Ratio
0.84
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 | 5.65x |
| 2025-12-31 | 5.93x |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.63x |
| 2024-12-31 | -2.16x |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.36x |
| 2023-12-31 | -21.01x |
| 2023-06-30 | 6.57x |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.52x |
| 2012-12-31 | 10.72x |
| 2012-06-30 | 10.72x |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.33x |
| 2011-06-30 | 8.33x |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.41x |
| 2010-06-30 | 7.41x |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.81x |
| 2009-06-30 | 6.81x |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.88x |
| 2008-09-30 | 7.33x |
| 2008-06-30 | 7.77x |
| 2008-03-31 | 7.61x |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.71x |
| 2007-09-30 | 8.83x |
| 2007-06-30 | 8.78x |
| 2007-03-31 | 7.35x |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.75x |
| 2006-06-30 | 7.02x |
| 2006-03-31 | 6.04x |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.96x |
| 2005-09-30 | 10.98x |
| 2005-06-30 | 5.64x |
| 2005-03-31 | 9.09x |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.63x |
| 2004-09-30 | 31.92x |
| 2004-06-30 | 7.55x |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.49x |
| 2003-09-30 | 11.50x |
| 2003-06-30 | 8.20x |
| 2003-03-31 | 9.49x |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.60x |
| 2002-09-30 | 23.87x |
| 2002-06-30 | 13.40x |
| 2002-03-31 | 8.41x |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.95x |
| 2001-09-30 | 10.55x |
| 2001-06-30 | 6.62x |
| 2001-03-31 | 7.97x |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.15x |
| 2000-09-30 | 6.59x |
| 2000-06-30 | 14.18x |
| 2000-03-31 | 4.11x |
| 1999-12-31 | 4.00x |
| 1999-06-30 | 4.00x |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.85x |
| 1998-06-30 | 2.85x |
| 1997-12-31 | 3.54x |
| 1997-06-30 | 3.54x |
| 1996-12-31 | 5.04x |
| 1996-06-30 | 5.04x |
| 1995-12-31 | 5.38x |
| 1995-06-30 | 5.38x |
