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 16.39x is 22% below its 5-year average of 21.14x, near the low end of its 5-year range (10.09x–41.70x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 1.81% below its 12-month average of 16.69x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
16.39x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
16.69x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
17.62x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
17.91x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
26.63x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
26.36x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
31.74x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.81%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.02%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.53%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-38.47%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-37.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-48.36%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
7.13x
median of 47 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+129.83%
vs the sector median at left
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Market Cap
$73.06B
Interest Coverage Ratio
16.39x
TTM Avg
16.69x
3Y Avg
17.62x
5Y Avg
17.91x
Market Cap
$79.53B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.04x
TTM Avg
9.27x
3Y Avg
9.20x
5Y Avg
9.78x
Market Cap
$65.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
11.50x
TTM Avg
12.52x
3Y Avg
12.14x
5Y Avg
13.14x
Market Cap
$94.26B
Interest Coverage Ratio
366.57x
TTM Avg
217.88x
3Y Avg
217.88x
5Y Avg
217.88x
Market Cap
$48.51B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.50x
TTM Avg
9.16x
3Y Avg
12.17x
5Y Avg
11.57x
Market Cap
$42.34B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.84x
TTM Avg
4.84x
3Y Avg
5.25x
5Y Avg
5.11x
Market Cap
$40.76B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.86x
TTM Avg
5.07x
3Y Avg
4.92x
5Y Avg
4.26x
Market Cap
$38.20B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) | $73.06B | 16.39x | 16.69x | 17.62x | 17.91x |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)vs › | $79.53B | 6.04x | 9.27x | 9.20x | 9.78x |
| Target Corporation (TGT)vs › | $65.62B | 11.50x | 12.52x | 12.14x | 13.14x |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $94.26B | 366.57x | 217.88x | 217.88x | 217.88x |
| Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (CCEP)vs › | $48.51B | 9.50x | 9.16x | 12.17x | 11.57x |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $42.34B | 4.84x | 4.84x | 5.25x | 5.11x |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $40.76B | 4.86x | 5.07x | 4.92x | 4.26x |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $38.20B | 2.33x | 2.63x | 5.47x | 6.32x |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $36.94B | 7.13x | 5.70x | 6.14x | 6.14x |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $36.28B | 9.72x | 10.80x | 9.78x | 10.33x |
Interest Coverage
16.4x
Debt/Equity
147.93
Current Ratio
1.00
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 16.39x |
| 2026-03-31 | 18.65x |
| 2025-12-31 | 16.83x |
| 2025-09-30 | 16.37x |
| 2025-06-30 | 15.21x |
| 2025-03-31 | 16.30x |
| 2024-12-31 | 16.52x |
| 2024-09-30 | 19.82x |
| 2024-06-30 | 18.68x |
| 2024-03-31 | 20.29x |
| 2023-12-31 | 18.39x |
| 2023-09-30 | 17.72x |
| 2023-06-30 | 17.95x |
| 2023-03-31 | 17.65x |
| 2022-12-31 | 17.05x |
| 2022-09-30 | 22.82x |
| 2022-06-30 | 29.16x |
| 2022-03-31 | 36.63x |
| 2021-12-31 | 41.70x |
| 2021-09-30 | 10.09x |
| 2021-06-30 | 39.68x |
| 2021-03-31 | 35.69x |
| 2020-12-31 | 29.71x |
| 2020-09-30 | 28.36x |
| 2020-06-30 | 27.69x |
| 2020-03-31 | 27.67x |
| 2019-12-31 | 29.91x |
| 2019-09-30 | 26.20x |
| 2019-06-30 | 24.92x |
| 2019-03-31 | 23.43x |
| 2018-12-31 | 25.43x |
| 2018-09-30 | 25.47x |
| 2018-06-30 | 29.09x |
| 2018-03-31 | 29.17x |
| 2017-12-31 | 36.93x |
| 2017-09-30 | 36.89x |
| 2017-06-30 | 42.92x |
| 2017-03-31 | 40.83x |
| 2016-12-31 | 49.14x |
| 2016-09-30 | 40.92x |
| 2016-06-30 | 37.76x |
| 2016-03-31 | 30.96x |
| 2015-12-31 | -19.86x |
| 2015-09-30 | 227.20x |
| 2015-06-30 | 155.33x |
| 2015-03-31 | 107.50x |
| 2014-12-31 | 248.75x |
| 2014-09-30 | 237.00x |
| 2014-06-30 | 108.89x |
| 2014-03-31 | 90.57x |
| 2012-09-30 | 257.00x |
| 2012-06-30 | 163.67x |
| 2012-03-31 | 93.80x |
| 2011-12-31 | 10.37x |
| 2011-09-30 | 103.50x |
| 2011-06-30 | 88.00x |
| 2011-03-31 | 57.19x |
| 2010-12-31 | 56.56x |
| 2010-09-30 | 73.69x |
| 2010-06-30 | 67.71x |
| 2010-03-31 | 42.38x |
| 2009-12-31 | 55.06x |
| 2009-09-30 | 54.47x |
| 2009-06-30 | 41.26x |
| 2009-03-31 | 38.27x |
| 2008-09-30 | 33.55x |
| 2008-06-30 | 30.20x |
| 2008-03-31 | 21.47x |
| 2007-09-30 | 17.37x |
| 2007-06-30 | 16.28x |
| 2007-03-31 | 15.25x |
| 2006-09-30 | 13.33x |
| 2006-06-30 | 11.16x |
| 2006-03-31 | 13.87x |
| 2005-09-30 | 16.42x |
| 2005-06-30 | 17.51x |
| 2005-03-31 | 15.59x |
| 2004-09-30 | 17.86x |
| 2004-06-30 | 19.96x |
| 2004-03-31 | 18.77x |
| 2003-09-30 | 17.61x |
| 2003-06-30 | 17.81x |
