Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). 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 8.15x is 31% below its 5-year average of 11.87x, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.21x–20.58x).
0.38% above its 12-month average of 8.12x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-05-31): 9.58x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
8.15x
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
+0.38%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-31.32%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-36.75%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-20.71%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.67x
median of 85 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+22.19%
vs the sector median at left
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Market Cap
$23.97B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.15x
TTM Avg
8.12x
3Y Avg
8.53x
5Y Avg
11.87x
Market Cap
$23.46B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.95x
TTM Avg
14.53x
3Y Avg
12.32x
5Y Avg
14.62x
Market Cap
$23.26B
Interest Coverage Ratio
866.71x
TTM Avg
866.71x
3Y Avg
866.71x
5Y Avg
809.36x
Market Cap
$23.25B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.65x
TTM Avg
2.29x
3Y Avg
5.63x
5Y Avg
6.46x
Market Cap
$23.24B
Interest Coverage Ratio
34.68x
TTM Avg
19.77x
3Y Avg
22.78x
5Y Avg
20.79x
Market Cap
$25.29B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.34x
TTM Avg
3.67x
3Y Avg
3.38x
5Y Avg
3.48x
Market Cap
$22.63B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4956.49x
TTM Avg
6538.68x
3Y Avg
8109.81x
5Y Avg
6324.09x
Market Cap
$22.11B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
9.55x
3Y Avg
9.64x
5Y Avg
9.26x
Market Cap
$25.90B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $23.97B | 8.15x | 8.12x | 8.53x | 11.87x |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $23.46B | 18.95x | 14.53x | 12.32x | 14.62x |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $23.26B | 866.71x | 866.71x | 866.71x | 809.36x |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $23.25B | 2.65x | 2.29x | 5.63x | 6.46x |
| Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs › | $23.24B | 34.68x | 19.77x | 22.78x | 20.79x |
| Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR)vs › | $25.29B | 4.34x | 3.67x | 3.38x | 3.48x |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $22.63B | 4956.49x | 6538.68x | 8109.81x | 6324.09x |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $22.11B | N/A | 9.55x | 9.64x | 9.26x |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $25.90B | 4.14x | 3.76x | 3.47x | 3.47x |
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)vs › | $26.40B | N/A | 417.63x | 238.22x | 328.43x |
Interest Coverage
8.2x
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 |
