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 3.47x is in line with its 5-year average of 3.24x, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.92x–4.89x).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 2.99% above its 12-month average of 3.36x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.47x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
3.36x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.48x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
3.24x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
3.23x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
3.84x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.99%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.37%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+7.03%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+7.45%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-9.80%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
7.13x
median of 47 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-51.40%
vs the sector median at left
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Market Cap
$157.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.47x
TTM Avg
3.36x
3Y Avg
3.48x
5Y Avg
3.24x
Market Cap
$186.65B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.03x
TTM Avg
13.02x
3Y Avg
13.23x
5Y Avg
11.31x
Market Cap
$121.89B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.80x
TTM Avg
11.40x
3Y Avg
10.86x
5Y Avg
10.34x
Market Cap
$91.43B
Interest Coverage Ratio
366.57x
TTM Avg
217.88x
3Y Avg
217.88x
5Y Avg
217.88x
Market Cap
$77.69B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.04x
TTM Avg
9.27x
3Y Avg
9.20x
5Y Avg
9.78x
Market Cap
$72.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
16.28x
TTM Avg
15.64x
3Y Avg
16.79x
5Y Avg
20.80x
Market Cap
$62.16B
Interest Coverage Ratio
11.50x
TTM Avg
12.52x
3Y Avg
12.14x
5Y Avg
13.14x
Market Cap
$46.59B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.50x
TTM Avg
9.16x
3Y Avg
12.17x
5Y Avg
11.57x
Market Cap
$41.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.33x
TTM Avg
2.63x
3Y Avg
5.47x
5Y Avg
6.32x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) | $157.73B | 3.47x | 3.36x | 3.48x | 3.24x |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)vs › | $186.65B | 12.03x | 13.02x | 13.23x | 11.31x |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO)vs › | $121.89B | 12.80x | 11.40x | 10.86x | 10.34x |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $91.43B | 366.57x | 217.88x | 217.88x | 217.88x |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)vs › | $77.69B | 6.04x | 9.27x | 9.20x | 9.78x |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vs › | $72.62B | 16.28x | 15.64x | 16.79x | 20.80x |
| Target Corporation (TGT)vs › | $62.16B | 11.50x | 12.52x | 12.14x | 13.14x |
| Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (CCEP)vs › | $46.59B | 9.50x | 9.16x | 12.17x | 11.57x |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $41.41B | 2.33x | 2.63x | 5.47x | 6.32x |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $40.38B | 4.84x | 4.84x | 5.25x | 5.11x |
Interest Coverage
3.5x
Debt/Equity
0.84
Current Ratio
0.72
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.47x |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.91x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.72x |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.89x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.99x |
| 2023-06-30 | 3.15x |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.22x |
| 2022-06-30 | 3.15x |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.22x |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.98x |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.92x |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.97x |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.17x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.31x |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.47x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.40x |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.69x |
| 2017-06-30 | 3.03x |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.82x |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.73x |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.30x |
| 2015-06-30 | 6.96x |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.43x |
| 2014-06-30 | 5.59x |
| 2013-12-31 | 13.01x |
| 2013-06-30 | 6.01x |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.43x |
| 2012-06-30 | 10.95x |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.70x |
| 2011-06-30 | 7.76x |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.00x |
