Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Interest Coverage Ratio: 7.55x
The interest coverage ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is 7.55x as of Saturday, June 20, 2026.
DRI Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
7.55x
DRI Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $24.45B | 7.55x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.19B | 21.76x | 21.45x | 19.56x | 18.61x |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs › | $23.18B | 2.65x | 2.29x | 5.63x | 6.46x |
| Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs › | $27.58B | 7.23x | 6.29x | 5.18x | 4.25x |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $20.76B | -13.08x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $19.93B | 18.95x | 14.53x | 12.32x | 14.62x |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $19.61B | 866.71x | 866.71x | 866.71x | 557.81x |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.50B | -7.58x | 1.96x | 2.92x | 2.76x |
| Amcor plc (AMCR)vs › | $18.99B | 2.55x | 3.02x | 4.76x | 5.41x |
| Stellantis N.V. (STLA)vs › | $18.37B | -14.87x | 9.62x | 17.28x | 13.04x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
7.5x
Debt/Equity
2.70
Current Ratio
0.42
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)?
- The interest coverage ratio for DRI stock is 7.55x.
About Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, focuses on the ownership and operation of full-service dining establishments across both the United States and Canada. As of May 29, 2022, the company's extensive portfolio comprised 1,867 directly managed restaurants. These included a significant presence from its flagship brands: 884 Olive Garden outlets, 546 LongHorn Steakhouse locations, 172 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 85 Yard House venues, 62 Capital Grille branches, 45 Seasons 52 restaurants, 42 Bahama Breeze sites, 28 Eddie V's Prime Seafood establishments, and 3 Capital Burger eateries. In addition to its owned operations, Darden also oversees 60 franchised restaurants, specifically 35 Olive Garden units, 18 LongHorn Steakhouse units, 4 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens, 2 Capital Grille locations, and 1 Bahama Breeze restaurant. The company, which originated in 1968, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Ricardo Cardenas