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 4.37x is 37% below its 5-year average of 6.92x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-6.44x–33.76x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 27.91% above its 12-month average of 3.41x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
4.37x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
3.41x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
5.57x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
10.76x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
14.98x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
13.72x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+27.91%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+133.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-21.66%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-59.42%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-70.86%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-68.17%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
7.13x
median of 47 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-38.77%
vs the sector median at left
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Market Cap
$31.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.37x
TTM Avg
3.41x
3Y Avg
1.87x
5Y Avg
5.57x
Market Cap
$31.35B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.93x
TTM Avg
3.43x
3Y Avg
3.60x
5Y Avg
2.71x
Market Cap
$28.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.56x
TTM Avg
7.91x
3Y Avg
9.76x
5Y Avg
11.90x
Market Cap
$35.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.96x
TTM Avg
5.68x
3Y Avg
6.08x
5Y Avg
6.36x
Market Cap
$36.16B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.83x
TTM Avg
11.73x
3Y Avg
13.86x
5Y Avg
13.80x
Market Cap
$36.49B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.72x
TTM Avg
10.80x
3Y Avg
9.78x
5Y Avg
10.33x
Market Cap
$25.10B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.69x
TTM Avg
16.14x
3Y Avg
16.02x
5Y Avg
14.94x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) | $31.08B | 4.37x | 3.41x | 1.87x | 5.57x |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $31.35B | -4.93x | 3.43x | 3.60x | 2.71x |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 5.29x | 4.79x | 4.82x | 4.92x |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $28.13B | 9.56x | 7.91x | 9.76x | 11.90x |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $35.33B | 2.96x | 5.68x | 6.08x | 6.36x |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $36.16B | 6.83x | 11.73x | 13.86x | 13.80x |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $36.49B | 9.72x | 10.80x | 9.78x | 10.33x |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $36.97B | 7.13x | 5.70x | 6.14x | 6.14x |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs › | $25.10B | 18.69x | 16.14x | 16.02x | 14.94x |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs › | $24.12B | 11.32x | 9.91x | 9.00x | 12.12x |
Interest Coverage
4.4x
Debt/Equity
2.33
Current Ratio
1.27
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 | 4.37x |
| 2025-12-31 | 7.16x |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.97x |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.06x |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.52x |
| 2024-12-31 | -6.44x |
| 2024-09-30 | -1.32x |
| 2024-06-30 | -2.56x |
| 2024-03-31 | 5.65x |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.86x |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.03x |
| 2023-06-30 | -0.05x |
| 2023-03-31 | 5.12x |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.69x |
| 2022-09-30 | 14.37x |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.88x |
| 2022-03-31 | 18.00x |
| 2021-12-31 | 33.76x |
| 2021-09-30 | 22.26x |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.57x |
| 2021-03-31 | 14.33x |
| 2020-12-31 | 24.72x |
| 2020-09-30 | 15.67x |
| 2020-06-30 | -11.08x |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.60x |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.87x |
| 2019-09-30 | 24.34x |
| 2019-06-30 | 6.75x |
| 2019-03-31 | 21.06x |
| 2018-12-31 | 22.03x |
| 2018-09-30 | 19.18x |
| 2018-06-30 | 8.66x |
| 2018-03-31 | 15.09x |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.19x |
| 2017-09-30 | 18.35x |
| 2017-06-30 | 7.19x |
| 2017-03-31 | 15.25x |
| 2016-12-31 | 28.05x |
| 2016-09-30 | 19.90x |
| 2016-06-30 | 7.73x |
| 2016-03-31 | 21.33x |
| 2015-12-31 | 37.06x |
| 2015-09-30 | 26.49x |
| 2015-06-30 | 15.22x |
| 2015-03-31 | 26.13x |
| 2014-12-31 | 42.19x |
| 2014-09-30 | 26.36x |
| 2014-06-30 | 30.17x |
| 2014-03-31 | 27.77x |
| 2013-12-31 | 52.93x |
| 2013-09-30 | 33.30x |
| 2013-06-30 | 11.22x |
| 2013-03-31 | 19.45x |
| 2012-12-31 | 48.74x |
| 2012-09-30 | 13.81x |
| 2012-06-30 | 5.23x |
| 2012-03-31 | 14.59x |
| 2011-12-31 | 35.96x |
| 2011-09-30 | 26.88x |
| 2011-06-30 | 4.06x |
| 2011-03-31 | 13.23x |
| 2010-12-31 | 32.16x |
| 2010-09-30 | 18.51x |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.63x |
| 2010-03-31 | 6.94x |
| 2009-12-31 | 20.08x |
| 2009-09-30 | 11.24x |
| 2009-06-30 | -0.73x |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.41x |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.79x |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.05x |
| 2008-06-30 | 14.36x |
| 2008-03-31 | 10.01x |
| 2007-12-31 | 20.25x |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.23x |
| 2007-06-30 | 5.35x |
| 2007-03-31 | 17.81x |
| 2006-06-30 | 6.20x |
| 2005-06-30 | 11.40x |
| 2004-06-30 | 4.64x |
