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 20.23x is 166% above its 5-year average of 7.59x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-9.85x–20.23x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 2, 2026. 48.10% above its 12-month average of 13.66x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
20.23x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
13.66x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
12.02x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
7.59x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
10.24x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
14.85x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+48.10%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+68.28%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+166.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+97.58%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+36.24%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.33x
median of 76 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+219.55%
vs the sector median at left
The Gap, Inc.
Market Cap
$7.23B
Interest Coverage Ratio
20.23x
TTM Avg
13.66x
3Y Avg
12.02x
5Y Avg
7.59x
Market Cap
$7.50B
Interest Coverage Ratio
28.63x
TTM Avg
21.48x
3Y Avg
15.89x
5Y Avg
16.62x
Market Cap
$7.75B
Interest Coverage Ratio
19.88x
TTM Avg
23.71x
3Y Avg
22.45x
5Y Avg
24.91x
Market Cap
$6.36B
Interest Coverage Ratio
10.05x
TTM Avg
9.70x
3Y Avg
8.04x
5Y Avg
15.91x
Market Cap
$8.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.47x
TTM Avg
2.44x
3Y Avg
4.73x
5Y Avg
6.88x
Market Cap
$8.51B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.71x
TTM Avg
1.33x
3Y Avg
1.32x
5Y Avg
1.32x
Market Cap
$5.72B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.85x
TTM Avg
4.71x
3Y Avg
9.01x
5Y Avg
10.93x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gap, Inc. (GAP) | $7.23B | 20.23x | 13.66x | 12.02x | 7.59x |
| Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)vs › | $7.50B | 28.63x | 21.48x | 15.89x | 16.62x |
| CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA)vs › | $7.60B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)vs › | $7.75B | 19.88x | 23.71x | 22.45x | 24.91x |
| Macy's, Inc. (M)vs › | $6.53B | 10.62x | 9.26x | 6.92x | 8.05x |
| Crocs, Inc. (CROX)vs › | $6.36B | 10.05x | 9.70x | 8.04x | 15.91x |
| CarMax, Inc. (KMX)vs › | $8.13B | -0.47x | 2.44x | 4.73x | 6.88x |
| Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH)vs › | $8.51B | 0.71x | 1.33x | 1.32x | 1.32x |
| LKQ Corporation (LKQ)vs › | $5.72B | 4.85x | 4.71x | 9.01x | 10.93x |
| Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN)vs › | $5.32B | 3.26x | 3.12x | 3.38x | 2.89x |
Interest Coverage
20.2x
Debt/Equity
1.48
Current Ratio
1.75
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 20.23x |
| 2026-01-31 | 9.54x |
| 2025-11-01 | 14.52x |
| 2025-08-02 | 12.70x |
| 2025-05-03 | 11.30x |
| 2025-01-31 | 13.63x |
| 2024-10-31 | 15.43x |
| 2024-07-31 | 12.21x |
| 2024-05-04 | 9.76x |
| 2024-01-31 | 8.92x |
| 2023-10-28 | 8.93x |
| 2023-07-29 | 7.07x |
| 2023-04-30 | -0.43x |
| 2023-01-31 | -1.20x |
| 2022-10-31 | 8.45x |
| 2022-07-30 | -1.33x |
| 2022-04-30 | -9.85x |
| 2022-01-31 | 0.44x |
| 2021-10-30 | 3.48x |
| 2021-07-31 | 8.02x |
| 2021-05-01 | 4.44x |
| 2021-01-31 | 2.23x |
| 2020-10-31 | 3.18x |
| 2020-08-01 | 1.26x |
| 2020-05-02 | -65.47x |
| 2020-01-31 | -13.61x |
| 2019-11-02 | 11.63x |
| 2019-08-03 | 14.84x |
| 2019-05-04 | 15.80x |
| 2019-01-31 | 19.58x |
| 2018-11-03 | 17.29x |
| 2018-08-04 | 23.41x |
| 2018-05-05 | 14.31x |
| 2018-01-31 | 18.86x |
| 2017-10-28 | 21.00x |
| 2017-07-29 | 28.19x |
| 2017-04-29 | 13.37x |
| 2017-01-31 | 16.72x |
| 2016-10-29 | 19.45x |
| 2016-07-30 | 15.50x |
| 2016-04-30 | 12.33x |
| 2016-01-31 | 23.67x |
| 2015-10-31 | 23.00x |
| 2015-08-01 | 23.06x |
| 2015-05-02 | 77.20x |
| 2015-01-31 | 30.53x |
| 2014-11-01 | 30.78x |
| 2014-08-02 | 31.50x |
| 2014-05-03 | 26.06x |
| 2014-01-31 | 26.10x |
| 2013-11-02 | 27.43x |
| 2013-08-03 | 27.42x |
| 2013-05-04 | 530.00x |
| 2013-01-31 | 30.10x |
| 2012-10-27 | 23.64x |
| 2012-07-28 | 19.32x |
| 2012-04-28 | 17.17x |
| 2012-01-31 | 15.50x |
| 2011-10-29 | 15.73x |
| 2011-07-30 | 15.18x |
| 2011-04-30 | 64.33x |
| 2010-10-30 | 168.00x |
| 2010-07-31 | 397.00x |
| 2010-01-31 | 293.50x |
| 2009-10-31 | 500.00x |
| 2009-08-01 | 375.00x |
| 2009-05-02 | 176.50x |
| 2009-01-31 | 398.00x |
| 2008-08-02 | 62.17x |
| 2008-05-03 | 31.92x |
