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.
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
6.33x
median of 76 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-137.01%
vs the sector median at left
Casey's General Stores, Inc.
Market Cap
$32.23B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.34x
TTM Avg
6.67x
3Y Avg
10.87x
5Y Avg
10.70x
Market Cap
$31.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.14x
TTM Avg
3.76x
3Y Avg
3.47x
5Y Avg
3.47x
Market Cap
$30.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.86x
TTM Avg
6.99x
3Y Avg
19.12x
5Y Avg
18.01x
Market Cap
$33.75B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.23x
TTM Avg
6.29x
3Y Avg
5.18x
5Y Avg
4.25x
Market Cap
$26.92B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
417.63x
3Y Avg
238.22x
5Y Avg
328.43x
Market Cap
$38.09B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.32x
TTM Avg
2.68x
3Y Avg
2.10x
5Y Avg
2.10x
Market Cap
$40.01B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
67.30x
3Y Avg
34.41x
5Y Avg
34.41x
Market Cap
$24.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4956.49x
TTM Avg
6538.68x
3Y Avg
8109.81x
5Y Avg
6324.09x
Market Cap
$24.11B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.65x
TTM Avg
2.29x
3Y Avg
5.63x
5Y Avg
6.46x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) | $32.23B | -2.34x | 6.67x | 10.87x | 10.70x |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $31.67B | 4.14x | 3.76x | 3.47x | 3.47x |
| Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs › | $30.79B | 4.86x | 6.99x | 19.12x | 18.01x |
| Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs › | $33.75B | 7.23x | 6.29x | 5.18x | 4.25x |
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)vs › | $26.92B | N/A | 417.63x | 238.22x | 328.43x |
| Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)vs › | $38.09B | 3.32x | 2.68x | 2.10x | 2.10x |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI)vs › | $40.01B | N/A | 67.30x | 34.41x | 34.41x |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $24.41B | 4956.49x | 6538.68x | 8109.81x | 6324.09x |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $24.11B | 2.65x | 2.29x | 5.63x | 6.46x |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $23.32B | 8.15x | 8.15x | 8.37x | 11.02x |
Interest Coverage
-2.3x
Debt/Equity
0.74
Current Ratio
1.01
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 |
