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 2.99x is 927% above its 5-year average of 0.29x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-5.44x–7.67x).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 16.19% below its 12-month average of 3.56x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.99x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
3.56x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.00x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
0.29x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
2.96x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
3.56x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
4.44x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-16.19%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+49.06%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+927.11%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.94%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-16.16%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-32.71%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.63x
median of 78 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-54.93%
vs the sector median at left
Carnival Corporation & plc
Market Cap
$38.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.99x
TTM Avg
3.56x
3Y Avg
2.00x
5Y Avg
0.29x
Market Cap
$37.59B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.23x
TTM Avg
6.29x
3Y Avg
5.18x
5Y Avg
4.25x
Market Cap
$41.58B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.06x
TTM Avg
4.98x
3Y Avg
4.66x
5Y Avg
4.22x
Market Cap
$41.84B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
594.52x
3Y Avg
525.69x
5Y Avg
493.65x
Market Cap
$41.92B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
67.30x
3Y Avg
34.41x
5Y Avg
34.41x
Market Cap
$31.59B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
9.55x
3Y Avg
9.64x
5Y Avg
9.26x
Market Cap
$29.65B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.14x
TTM Avg
3.76x
3Y Avg
3.47x
5Y Avg
3.47x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) | $38.93B | 2.99x | 3.56x | 2.00x | 0.29x |
| Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs › | $37.59B | 7.23x | 6.29x | 5.18x | 4.25x |
| JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs › | $41.13B | 0.99x | 7.19x | 8.19x | 7.86x |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)vs › | $41.58B | 5.06x | 4.98x | 4.66x | 4.22x |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)vs › | $41.84B | N/A | 594.52x | 525.69x | 493.65x |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI)vs › | $41.92B | N/A | 67.30x | 34.41x | 34.41x |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $31.59B | N/A | 9.55x | 9.64x | 9.26x |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY)vs › | $46.43B | 9.26x | 9.11x | 8.90x | 9.19x |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $29.65B | 4.14x | 3.76x | 3.47x | 3.47x |
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)vs › | $28.55B | N/A | 417.63x | 238.22x | 328.43x |
Interest Coverage
3.0x
Debt/Equity
2.02
Current Ratio
0.33
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 2.99x |
| 2026-02-28 | 2.09x |
| 2025-11-30 | 2.33x |
| 2025-08-31 | 7.67x |
| 2025-05-31 | 2.74x |
| 2025-02-28 | 1.44x |
| 2024-11-30 | 1.39x |
| 2024-08-31 | 5.05x |
| 2024-05-31 | 1.24x |
| 2024-02-29 | 0.59x |
| 2023-11-30 | 0.82x |
| 2023-08-31 | 3.14x |
| 2023-05-31 | 0.22x |
| 2023-02-28 | -0.32x |
| 2022-11-30 | -2.53x |
| 2022-08-31 | -0.66x |
| 2022-05-31 | -3.98x |
| 2022-02-28 | -4.05x |
| 2021-11-30 | -5.44x |
| 2021-08-31 | -4.92x |
| 2021-05-31 | -3.70x |
| 2021-02-28 | -3.83x |
| 2020-11-30 | -4.72x |
| 2020-08-31 | -7.53x |
| 2020-05-31 | -22.95x |
| 2020-02-29 | -12.96x |
| 2019-11-30 | 9.90x |
| 2019-08-31 | 36.35x |
| 2019-05-31 | 9.54x |
| 2019-02-28 | 7.57x |
| 2018-11-30 | 11.77x |
| 2018-08-31 | 36.61x |
| 2018-05-31 | 11.41x |
| 2018-02-28 | 8.73x |
| 2017-11-30 | 11.42x |
| 2017-08-31 | 28.43x |
| 2017-05-31 | 10.00x |
| 2017-02-28 | 7.22x |
| 2016-11-30 | 10.85x |
| 2016-08-31 | 25.61x |
| 2016-05-31 | 8.39x |
| 2016-02-29 | 8.35x |
| 2015-11-30 | 10.20x |
| 2015-08-31 | 28.49x |
| 2015-05-31 | 5.07x |
| 2015-02-28 | 4.67x |
| 2014-11-30 | 3.56x |
| 2014-08-31 | 18.72x |
| 2014-05-31 | 2.04x |
| 2014-02-28 | 0.93x |
| 2013-11-30 | 1.26x |
| 2013-08-31 | 12.51x |
| 2013-05-31 | 1.95x |
| 2013-02-28 | 1.75x |
| 2012-11-30 | 2.29x |
| 2012-08-31 | 15.42x |
| 2012-05-31 | 2.91x |
| 2012-02-29 | -0.93x |
| 2011-11-30 | 3.35x |
| 2011-08-31 | 14.93x |
| 2011-05-31 | 3.07x |
| 2011-02-28 | 2.73x |
| 2010-11-30 | 3.67x |
| 2010-08-31 | 15.58x |
| 2010-05-31 | 3.53x |
| 2010-02-28 | 2.66x |
| 2009-11-30 | 2.97x |
| 2009-08-31 | 12.59x |
| 2009-05-31 | 3.92x |
| 2009-02-28 | 3.24x |
| 2008-11-30 | 4.25x |
| 2008-08-31 | 13.75x |
| 2008-05-31 | 4.73x |
| 2008-02-29 | 3.18x |
| 2007-08-31 | 15.68x |
| 2007-05-31 | 4.88x |
