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 9.58x is 19% below its 5-year average of 11.87x, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.21x–20.58x).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 18.01% above its 12-month average of 8.12x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
9.58x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
8.12x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
8.53x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
11.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
12.89x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
10.28x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+18.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+12.32%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-19.26%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-25.65%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.79%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.33x
median of 76 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+51.36%
vs the sector median at left
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Market Cap
$23.43B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.58x
TTM Avg
8.12x
3Y Avg
8.53x
5Y Avg
11.87x
Market Cap
$23.38B
Interest Coverage Ratio
866.71x
TTM Avg
866.71x
3Y Avg
866.71x
5Y Avg
557.81x
Market Cap
$23.80B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.95x
TTM Avg
14.53x
3Y Avg
12.32x
5Y Avg
14.62x
Market Cap
$23.05B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.76x
TTM Avg
21.45x
3Y Avg
19.56x
5Y Avg
18.61x
Market Cap
$22.76B
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.87x
TTM Avg
21.23x
3Y Avg
20.71x
5Y Avg
16.71x
Market Cap
$21.61B
Interest Coverage Ratio
198.24x
TTM Avg
228.31x
3Y Avg
290.98x
5Y Avg
259.87x
Market Cap
$25.42B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4956.49x
TTM Avg
6538.68x
3Y Avg
8109.81x
5Y Avg
6324.09x
Market Cap
$25.45B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $23.43B | 9.58x | 8.12x | 8.53x | 11.87x |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $23.38B | 866.71x | 866.71x | 866.71x | 557.81x |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $23.80B | 18.95x | 14.53x | 12.32x | 14.62x |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $23.05B | 21.76x | 21.45x | 19.56x | 18.61x |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $22.76B | 15.87x | 21.23x | 20.71x | 16.71x |
| Amcor plc (AMCR)vs › | $21.79B | 2.55x | 3.02x | 4.76x | 5.41x |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $21.61B | 198.24x | 228.31x | 290.98x | 259.87x |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $25.42B | 4956.49x | 6538.68x | 8109.81x | 6324.09x |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $25.45B | 2.65x | 2.29x | 5.63x | 6.46x |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $19.13B | -13.08x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
9.6x
Debt/Equity
2.74
Current Ratio
0.31
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 | 9.58x |
| 2026-02-22 | 8.88x |
| 2025-11-23 | 6.67x |
| 2025-08-24 | 7.34x |
| 2025-05-25 | 8.39x |
| 2025-02-23 | 9.01x |
| 2024-11-24 | 6.21x |
| 2024-08-25 | 7.08x |
| 2024-05-26 | 12.88x |
| 2024-02-25 | 10.36x |
| 2023-11-26 | 7.43x |
| 2023-08-27 | 8.52x |
| 2023-05-31 | 20.58x |
| 2023-02-26 | 17.85x |
| 2022-11-27 | 11.84x |
| 2022-08-28 | 12.33x |
| 2022-05-31 | 15.63x |
| 2022-02-27 | 17.19x |
| 2021-11-28 | 14.53x |
| 2021-08-29 | 17.99x |
| 2021-05-31 | 18.91x |
| 2021-02-28 | 9.74x |
| 2020-11-29 | 8.32x |
| 2020-08-30 | 3.41x |
| 2020-05-31 | -29.75x |
| 2020-02-23 | 21.08x |
| 2019-11-24 | 12.32x |
| 2019-08-25 | 18.15x |
| 2019-05-31 | 19.31x |
| 2019-02-24 | 21.41x |
| 2018-11-25 | 11.57x |
| 2018-08-26 | 14.44x |
| 2018-05-31 | 17.42x |
| 2018-02-25 | 1.99x |
| 2017-11-26 | 8.32x |
| 2017-08-27 | 11.63x |
| 2017-05-31 | 14.80x |
| 2017-02-26 | 24.68x |
| 2016-11-27 | 12.26x |
| 2016-08-28 | 16.29x |
| 2016-05-31 | 19.08x |
| 2016-02-28 | 2.66x |
| 2015-11-29 | 1.43x |
| 2015-08-30 | 5.99x |
| 2015-05-31 | 6.73x |
| 2015-02-22 | 7.31x |
| 2014-11-23 | -0.62x |
| 2014-08-24 | 0.61x |
| 2014-02-23 | 3.69x |
| 2013-11-24 | 1.06x |
| 2013-08-25 | 2.55x |
| 2013-05-31 | 5.81x |
| 2013-02-24 | 6.43x |
| 2012-11-25 | 2.31x |
| 2012-08-26 | 6.24x |
| 2012-05-31 | 8.41x |
| 2012-02-26 | 8.86x |
| 2011-11-27 | 3.88x |
| 2011-08-28 | 7.77x |
| 2011-05-31 | 9.88x |
| 2011-02-27 | 9.30x |
| 2010-11-28 | 5.39x |
| 2010-08-29 | 7.47x |
| 2010-05-31 | 7.56x |
| 2010-02-28 | 9.43x |
| 2009-11-29 | 4.29x |
| 2009-08-30 | 6.50x |
| 2009-02-22 | 6.82x |
| 2008-11-23 | 3.97x |
| 2008-08-24 | 5.18x |
