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 10.52x is 15% above its 5-year average of 9.16x, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.95x–19.09x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 3.70% below its 12-month average of 10.92x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
10.52x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
10.92x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
10.19x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
8.67x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
11.00x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
10.09x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.70%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+21.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.38%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+4.25%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
7.13x
median of 47 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+47.52%
vs the sector median at left
The Clorox Company
Market Cap
$11.55B
Interest Coverage Ratio
10.52x
TTM Avg
10.92x
3Y Avg
10.19x
5Y Avg
8.67x
Market Cap
$12.75B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.94x
TTM Avg
0.94x
3Y Avg
2.40x
5Y Avg
4.28x
Market Cap
$10.25B
Interest Coverage Ratio
31.51x
TTM Avg
24.23x
3Y Avg
20.43x
5Y Avg
16.72x
Market Cap
$13.40B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.46x
TTM Avg
11.02x
3Y Avg
10.89x
5Y Avg
12.11x
Market Cap
$13.68B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.57x
TTM Avg
5.31x
3Y Avg
5.26x
5Y Avg
5.97x
Market Cap
$13.76B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.21x
TTM Avg
11.21x
3Y Avg
14.51x
5Y Avg
22.69x
Market Cap
$7.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-10.38x
TTM Avg
6.29x
3Y Avg
4.70x
5Y Avg
4.27x
Market Cap
$7.47B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.57x
TTM Avg
9.57x
3Y Avg
9.57x
5Y Avg
8.47x
Market Cap
$7.22B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.27x
TTM Avg
3.27x
3Y Avg
4.94x
5Y Avg
5.13x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $11.55B | 10.52x | 10.92x | 10.19x | 8.67x |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $12.75B | 0.94x | 0.94x | 2.40x | 4.28x |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)vs › | $10.25B | 31.51x | 24.23x | 20.43x | 16.72x |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs › | $13.40B | 12.46x | 11.02x | 10.89x | 12.11x |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $13.68B | 5.57x | 5.31x | 5.26x | 5.97x |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $13.76B | 9.21x | 11.21x | 14.51x | 22.69x |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.79B | -10.38x | 6.29x | 4.70x | 4.27x |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $7.47B | 9.57x | 9.57x | 9.57x | 8.47x |
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)vs › | $7.22B | 3.27x | 3.27x | 4.94x | 5.13x |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $6.94B | -4.26x | 2.62x | 2.84x | 3.08x |
Interest Coverage
10.5x
Debt/Equity
8.97
Current Ratio
0.84
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 10.52x |
| 2025-12-31 | 9.44x |
| 2025-09-30 | 5.22x |
| 2025-06-30 | 19.09x |
| 2025-03-31 | 10.35x |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.50x |
| 2024-09-30 | 13.71x |
| 2024-06-30 | 13.71x |
| 2024-03-31 | 9.59x |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.69x |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.95x |
| 2023-06-30 | 10.58x |
| 2023-03-31 | 10.33x |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.48x |
| 2022-09-30 | 7.82x |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.90x |
| 2022-03-31 | 11.05x |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.04x |
| 2021-09-30 | 8.76x |
| 2021-06-30 | 4.50x |
| 2021-03-31 | 12.20x |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.21x |
| 2020-09-30 | 18.84x |
| 2020-06-30 | 15.88x |
| 2020-03-31 | 14.17x |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.20x |
| 2019-09-30 | 11.40x |
| 2019-06-30 | 12.29x |
| 2019-03-31 | 10.92x |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.63x |
| 2018-09-30 | 12.29x |
| 2018-06-30 | 14.00x |
| 2018-03-31 | 12.95x |
| 2017-12-31 | 12.05x |
| 2017-09-30 | 14.43x |
| 2017-06-30 | 14.81x |
| 2017-03-31 | 11.50x |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.36x |
| 2016-09-30 | 12.77x |
| 2016-06-30 | 12.38x |
| 2016-03-31 | 11.86x |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.32x |
| 2015-09-30 | 12.43x |
| 2015-06-30 | 12.70x |
| 2015-03-31 | 9.64x |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.50x |
| 2014-09-30 | 9.50x |
| 2014-06-30 | 10.42x |
| 2014-03-31 | 9.96x |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.92x |
| 2013-09-30 | 9.19x |
| 2013-06-30 | 11.42x |
| 2013-03-31 | 7.77x |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.42x |
| 2012-09-30 | 6.88x |
| 2012-06-30 | 8.73x |
| 2012-03-31 | 6.85x |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.97x |
| 2011-09-30 | 7.24x |
| 2011-06-30 | 9.72x |
| 2011-03-31 | 8.24x |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.06x |
| 2010-09-30 | 7.28x |
| 2010-06-30 | 9.59x |
| 2010-03-31 | 7.18x |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.19x |
| 2009-09-30 | 7.31x |
| 2009-06-30 | 8.92x |
| 2009-03-31 | 7.31x |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.09x |
| 2008-09-30 | 5.52x |