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 -1245.31x is 202% below its 5-year average of 1217.96x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-1628.25x–5468.77x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 30, 2026. 225.73% below its 12-month average of 990.42x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-1245.31x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
990.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1723.10x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
1217.96x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
477.65x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
193.73x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-225.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-172.27%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-202.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-360.72%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-742.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
7.13x
median of 47 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-17565.72%
vs the sector median at left
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Market Cap
$4.12B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1245.31x
TTM Avg
990.42x
3Y Avg
1723.10x
5Y Avg
1217.96x
Market Cap
$2.94B
Interest Coverage Ratio
229.91x
TTM Avg
213.69x
3Y Avg
448.62x
5Y Avg
601.51x
Market Cap
$6.57B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.92x
TTM Avg
3.92x
3Y Avg
5.27x
5Y Avg
5.59x
Market Cap
$1.32B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.85x
TTM Avg
2.83x
3Y Avg
3.17x
5Y Avg
4.06x
Market Cap
$7.03B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.26x
TTM Avg
2.62x
3Y Avg
2.84x
5Y Avg
3.08x
Market Cap
$7.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.27x
TTM Avg
3.27x
3Y Avg
4.94x
5Y Avg
5.13x
Market Cap
$7.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.57x
TTM Avg
9.57x
3Y Avg
9.57x
5Y Avg
8.47x
Market Cap
$807.08M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
1521.05x
3Y Avg
771.65x
5Y Avg
518.88x
Market Cap
$7.75B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-10.38x
TTM Avg
6.29x
3Y Avg
4.70x
5Y Avg
4.27x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) | $4.12B | -1245.31x | 990.42x | 1723.10x | 1217.96x |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.94B | 229.91x | 213.69x | 448.62x | 601.51x |
| Campbell Soup Company (CPB)vs › | $6.57B | 3.92x | 3.92x | 5.27x | 5.59x |
| Universal Corporation (UVV)vs › | $1.32B | 2.85x | 2.83x | 3.17x | 4.06x |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $7.03B | -4.26x | 2.62x | 2.84x | 3.08x |
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)vs › | $7.20B | 3.27x | 3.27x | 4.94x | 5.13x |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $7.41B | 9.57x | 9.57x | 9.57x | 8.47x |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $807.08M | N/A | 1521.05x | 771.65x | 518.88x |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.75B | -10.38x | 6.29x | 4.70x | 4.27x |
| Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS)vs › | $16.83M | -1.84x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
-1245.3x
Debt/Equity
0.00
Current Ratio
7.70
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-30 | -1245.31x |
| 2025-11-29 | 733.83x |
| 2025-08-30 | 1661.23x |
| 2025-05-31 | 2811.94x |
| 2024-05-31 | 5468.77x |
| 2023-05-31 | 908.17x |
| 2022-05-31 | 1033.33x |
| 2021-05-31 | -1628.25x |
| 2020-05-31 | 317.05x |
| 2019-05-31 | -106.37x |
| 2018-05-31 | 992.55x |
| 2017-05-31 | -224.03x |
| 2015-02-28 | 205.20x |
| 2014-11-29 | 116.56x |
| 2014-08-30 | 77.08x |
| 2014-05-31 | 78.30x |
| 2014-03-01 | 82.76x |
| 2013-11-30 | 59.21x |
| 2013-08-31 | 13.91x |
| 2013-05-31 | -6.89x |
| 2013-03-02 | 32.10x |
| 2012-12-01 | 34.64x |
| 2012-09-01 | 12.02x |
| 2012-05-31 | 7.20x |
| 2012-02-25 | 30.36x |
| 2011-11-26 | 43.40x |
| 2011-08-27 | 4.27x |
| 2011-05-31 | 11.09x |
| 2011-02-26 | 23.64x |
| 2010-11-27 | 14.73x |
| 2010-08-28 | 5.05x |
| 2010-05-31 | 12.65x |
| 2010-02-27 | 30.21x |
| 2009-11-28 | 15.19x |
| 2009-08-29 | -3.09x |
| 2009-05-31 | 5.18x |
| 2009-02-28 | 26.04x |
| 2008-08-30 | 14.77x |
