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 -2.34x is 122% below its 5-year average of 10.70x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-2.34x–20.10x).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 135.10% below its 12-month average of 6.67x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-04-30): -2.34x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-2.34x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
6.67x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
10.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
10.70x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
8.97x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
7.93x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
8.69x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-135.10%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-121.55%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-121.90%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-126.12%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-129.55%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-126.95%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.67x
median of 85 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-135.13%
vs the sector median at left
Casey's General Stores, Inc.
Market Cap
$21.80B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.34x
TTM Avg
6.67x
3Y Avg
10.87x
5Y Avg
10.70x
Market Cap
$22.69B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4956.49x
TTM Avg
6538.68x
3Y Avg
8109.81x
5Y Avg
6324.09x
Market Cap
$22.81B
Interest Coverage Ratio
866.71x
TTM Avg
866.71x
3Y Avg
866.71x
5Y Avg
809.36x
Market Cap
$20.64B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.76x
TTM Avg
21.45x
3Y Avg
19.56x
5Y Avg
18.61x
Market Cap
$20.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.87x
TTM Avg
21.23x
3Y Avg
20.71x
5Y Avg
16.71x
Market Cap
$23.38B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.65x
TTM Avg
2.29x
3Y Avg
5.63x
5Y Avg
6.46x
Market Cap
$23.83B
Interest Coverage Ratio
34.68x
TTM Avg
19.77x
3Y Avg
22.78x
5Y Avg
20.79x
Market Cap
$23.85B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.15x
TTM Avg
8.15x
3Y Avg
8.37x
5Y Avg
11.02x
Market Cap
$19.49B
Interest Coverage Ratio
37.23x
TTM Avg
35.61x
3Y Avg
33.83x
5Y Avg
54.53x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) | $21.80B | -2.34x | 6.67x | 10.87x | 10.70x |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $22.69B | 4956.49x | 6538.68x | 8109.81x | 6324.09x |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $22.81B | 866.71x | 866.71x | 866.71x | 809.36x |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $20.64B | 21.76x | 21.45x | 19.56x | 18.61x |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $20.62B | 15.87x | 21.23x | 20.71x | 16.71x |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $23.38B | 2.65x | 2.29x | 5.63x | 6.46x |
| Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs › | $23.83B | 34.68x | 19.77x | 22.78x | 20.79x |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $23.85B | 8.15x | 8.15x | 8.37x | 11.02x |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs › | $19.49B | 37.23x | 35.61x | 33.83x | 54.53x |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $19.46B | 198.24x | 228.31x | 290.98x | 259.87x |
Interest Coverage
-2.3x
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
8.19
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 | -2.34x |
| 2025-10-31 | 12.10x |
| 2025-07-31 | 11.37x |
| 2025-04-30 | 5.57x |
| 2025-01-31 | 4.66x |
| 2024-10-31 | 20.10x |
| 2024-07-31 | 17.87x |
| 2024-04-30 | 8.74x |
| 2024-01-31 | 9.10x |
| 2023-10-31 | 17.90x |
| 2023-07-31 | 18.73x |
| 2023-04-30 | 6.67x |
| 2023-01-31 | 12.28x |
| 2022-10-31 | 14.34x |
| 2022-07-31 | 15.68x |
| 2022-04-30 | 5.75x |
| 2022-01-31 | 6.79x |
| 2021-10-31 | 10.55x |
| 2021-07-31 | 12.31x |
| 2021-04-30 | 5.80x |
| 2021-01-31 | 5.28x |
| 2020-10-31 | 14.78x |
| 2020-07-31 | 12.80x |
| 2020-04-30 | 6.69x |
| 2020-01-31 | 4.26x |
| 2019-10-31 | 9.52x |
| 2019-07-31 | 9.19x |
| 2019-04-30 | 3.15x |
| 2019-01-31 | 5.06x |
| 2018-10-31 | 7.38x |
| 2018-07-31 | 7.19x |
| 2018-04-30 | 2.43x |
| 2018-01-31 | 2.96x |
| 2017-10-31 | 6.98x |
| 2017-07-31 | 9.06x |
| 2017-04-30 | 5.18x |
| 2017-01-31 | 4.37x |
| 2016-10-31 | 9.88x |
| 2016-07-31 | 10.61x |
| 2016-04-30 | 8.01x |
| 2016-01-31 | 6.68x |
| 2015-10-31 | 13.31x |
| 2015-07-31 | 10.74x |
| 2015-04-30 | 7.07x |
| 2015-01-31 | 7.05x |
| 2014-10-31 | 8.61x |
| 2014-07-31 | 8.60x |
| 2014-04-30 | 4.04x |
| 2014-01-31 | 2.90x |
| 2013-10-31 | 7.11x |
| 2013-07-31 | 10.02x |
| 2013-04-30 | 5.20x |
| 2013-01-31 | 3.60x |
| 2012-10-31 | 7.19x |
| 2012-07-31 | 7.98x |
| 2012-04-30 | 4.99x |
| 2012-01-31 | 4.00x |
| 2011-10-31 | 7.71x |
| 2011-07-31 | 8.11x |
| 2011-04-30 | 5.04x |
| 2011-01-31 | 3.40x |
| 2010-10-31 | 6.60x |
| 2010-07-31 | 24.54x |
| 2010-04-30 | 12.81x |
| 2010-01-31 | 11.04x |
| 2009-10-31 | 20.99x |
| 2009-07-31 | 25.82x |
| 2009-04-30 | 10.19x |
| 2009-01-31 | 9.09x |
| 2008-10-31 | 19.16x |
| 2008-07-31 | 19.10x |
| 2008-01-31 | 9.69x |
