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 6.73x is 1187% above its 5-year average of -0.62x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-27.81x–15.54x).
3.33% above its 12-month average of 6.51x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 6.23x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
6.73x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
6.51x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
1.91x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-0.62x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
-2.23x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+251.53%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1187.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+401.21%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
3.60x
median of 112 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+86.94%
vs the sector median at left
Freshpet, Inc.
Market Cap
$3.05B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.73x
TTM Avg
6.51x
3Y Avg
1.91x
5Y Avg
-0.62x
Market Cap
$3.05B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
1539.90x
3Y Avg
1273.97x
5Y Avg
1019.69x
Market Cap
$3.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
917.09x
3Y Avg
490.43x
5Y Avg
394.65x
Market Cap
$2.81B
Interest Coverage Ratio
229.91x
TTM Avg
213.69x
3Y Avg
448.62x
5Y Avg
601.51x
Market Cap
$2.81B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
953.32x
3Y Avg
806.17x
5Y Avg
586.96x
Market Cap
$3.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.36x
TTM Avg
2.50x
3Y Avg
2.17x
5Y Avg
1.99x
Market Cap
$2.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
135.40x
TTM Avg
135.40x
3Y Avg
135.40x
5Y Avg
135.40x
Market Cap
$3.38B
Interest Coverage Ratio
38.27x
TTM Avg
36.28x
3Y Avg
30.14x
5Y Avg
24.27x
Market Cap
$2.50B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.59x
TTM Avg
3.91x
3Y Avg
3.83x
5Y Avg
4.07x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT) | $3.05B | 6.73x | 6.51x | 1.91x | -0.62x |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.05B | N/A | 1539.90x | 1273.97x | 1019.69x |
| The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO)vs › | $3.20B | N/A | 917.09x | 490.43x | 394.65x |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.81B | 229.91x | 213.69x | 448.62x | 601.51x |
| National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ)vs › | $2.81B | N/A | 953.32x | 806.17x | 586.96x |
| Post Holdings, Inc. (POST)vs › | $3.33B | 2.36x | 2.50x | 2.17x | 1.99x |
| The Marzetti Company (MZTI)vs › | $2.73B | 135.40x | 135.40x | 135.40x | 135.40x |
| Stride, Inc. (LRN)vs › | $3.38B | 38.27x | 36.28x | 30.14x | 24.27x |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)vs › | $2.50B | 4.59x | 3.91x | 3.83x | 4.07x |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.49B | -0.53x | 1.61x | 1.58x | 1.58x |
Interest Coverage
6.7x
Debt/Equity
0.40
Current Ratio
6.05
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 6.23x |
| 2026-03-31 | -1.21x |
| 2025-12-31 | 15.54x |
| 2025-09-30 | 7.25x |
| 2025-06-30 | 4.75x |
| 2025-03-31 | -3.32x |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.49x |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.07x |
| 2024-06-30 | -0.64x |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.77x |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.32x |
| 2023-09-30 | -1.71x |
| 2023-06-30 | -5.03x |
| 2023-03-31 | -6.78x |
| 2022-12-31 | -1.80x |
| 2022-09-30 | -8.75x |
| 2022-06-30 | -10.68x |
| 2022-03-31 | -27.81x |
| 2021-12-31 | -11.75x |
| 2021-09-30 | -1.24x |
| 2021-06-30 | -9.89x |
| 2021-03-31 | -10.79x |
| 2020-12-31 | -14.59x |
| 2020-09-30 | 17.43x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.89x |
| 2020-03-31 | -4.10x |
| 2019-12-31 | 16.15x |
| 2019-09-30 | 11.38x |
| 2019-06-30 | -19.39x |
| 2019-03-31 | -32.28x |
| 2018-12-31 | 54.12x |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.46x |
| 2018-06-30 | -34.82x |
| 2018-03-31 | -49.42x |
| 2017-12-31 | 20.33x |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.43x |
| 2017-06-30 | -9.63x |
| 2017-03-31 | -15.57x |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.46x |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.78x |
| 2016-06-30 | -18.68x |
| 2016-03-31 | -13.70x |
| 2015-12-31 | 14.90x |
| 2015-09-30 | -13.52x |
| 2015-06-30 | -18.38x |
| 2015-03-31 | -67.63x |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.03x |
| 2014-09-30 | -0.17x |
| 2014-06-30 | -1.15x |
| 2014-03-31 | -0.82x |
| 2013-12-31 | -0.63x |
| 2013-09-30 | -1.87x |
