The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.37x
The interest coverage ratio for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) is 2.37x as of Saturday, June 20, 2026.
EL Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.37x
EL Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) | $30.67B | 2.37x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 5.29x | 4.79x | 4.82x | 4.92x |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $34.04B | 9.72x | 10.80x | 9.78x | 10.33x |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $27.06B | -4.93x | 3.43x | 3.60x | 2.71x |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $34.90B | 2.96x | 5.68x | 6.08x | 6.36x |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $35.02B | 6.83x | 11.73x | 13.86x | 13.80x |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $25.04B | 9.56x | 7.91x | 9.76x | 11.90x |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)vs › | $24.22B | 8.12x | 8.46x | 7.91x | 7.89x |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $37.63B | 4.86x | 5.07x | 4.92x | 4.26x |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs › | $22.66B | 11.32x | 9.91x | 9.00x | 12.12x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
2.4x
Debt/Equity
2.44
Current Ratio
1.30
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.
The Estée Lauder Companies 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
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)?
- The interest coverage ratio for EL stock is 2.37x.
About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global entity dedicated to the development, marketing, and sale of a diverse range of premium beauty and personal care items worldwide. Its extensive product catalog encompasses numerous offerings across four primary categories. For skin care, it provides moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body treatments, exfoliants, acne and oil control solutions, facial masks, specialized cleansing devices, and sun protection. In makeup, consumers can find lipsticks, glosses, mascaras, foundations, eyeshadows, nail polishes, powders, compacts, brushes, and various other cosmetic tools. The fragrance segment includes eau de parfum sprays, colognes, scented lotions, powders, creams, candles, and soaps. Lastly, its hair care selection features shampoos, conditioners, styling aids, treatments, finishing sprays, and hair color products. Beyond these, the company also offers ancillary products and services. Estée Lauder boasts an impressive portfolio of owned brands, such as Clinique, M·A·C, Aveda, La Mer, Jo Malone London, and The Ordinary, among many others. Furthermore, it operates under license agreements for notable fashion labels including Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors. These products are distributed globally through a broad network of retail channels, comprising high-end department stores, specialty multi-brand retailers, luxury perfumeries and pharmacies, salons and spas, exclusive freestanding stores, its own and authorized online platforms, major third-party e-commerce sites, airport retail locations, and in-flight and duty-free concessions. Established in 1946, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Stephane de la Faverie