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 7.43x is 58% below its 5-year average of 17.51x, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.21x–29.39x).
14.16% above its 12-month average of 6.51x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 7.34x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
7.43x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
6.51x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
14.60x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
17.51x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
16.40x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
27.72x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
27.63x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+14.16%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-49.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-57.56%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-54.70%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-73.20%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-73.11%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.67x
median of 85 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+11.39%
vs the sector median at left
Genuine Parts Company
Market Cap
$17.87B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.43x
TTM Avg
6.51x
3Y Avg
14.60x
5Y Avg
17.51x
Market Cap
$17.00B
Interest Coverage Ratio
57.97x
TTM Avg
64.75x
3Y Avg
62.52x
5Y Avg
50.28x
Market Cap
$18.78B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-13.08x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$16.92B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.22x
TTM Avg
24.05x
3Y Avg
31.68x
5Y Avg
35.08x
Market Cap
$19.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
37.23x
TTM Avg
35.61x
3Y Avg
33.83x
5Y Avg
54.53x
Market Cap
$20.40B
Interest Coverage Ratio
198.24x
TTM Avg
228.31x
3Y Avg
290.98x
5Y Avg
259.87x
Market Cap
$15.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.43x
TTM Avg
3.91x
3Y Avg
3.41x
5Y Avg
3.82x
Market Cap
$15.03B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.79x
TTM Avg
1.79x
3Y Avg
1.79x
5Y Avg
1.79x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine Parts Company (GPC) | $17.87B | 7.43x | 6.51x | 14.60x | 17.51x |
| NVR, Inc. (NVR)vs › | $17.00B | 57.97x | 64.75x | 62.52x | 50.28x |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $18.78B | -13.08x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)vs › | $16.92B | 21.22x | 24.05x | 31.68x | 35.08x |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs › | $19.08B | 37.23x | 35.61x | 33.83x | 54.53x |
| Amcor plc (AMCR)vs › | $19.65B | 3.11x | 2.83x | 3.59x | 5.13x |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $20.40B | 198.24x | 228.31x | 290.98x | 259.87x |
| Ball Corporation (BALL)vs › | $15.13B | 4.43x | 3.91x | 3.41x | 3.82x |
| Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)vs › | $15.03B | 1.79x | 1.79x | 1.79x | 1.79x |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $21.13B | 15.87x | 21.23x | 20.71x | 16.71x |
Interest Coverage
7.4x
Debt/Equity
1.47
Current Ratio
1.16
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 | 7.34x |
| 2026-03-31 | 6.51x |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.21x |
| 2025-09-30 | 8.29x |
| 2025-06-30 | 9.19x |
| 2025-03-31 | 9.21x |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.47x |
| 2024-09-30 | 13.05x |
| 2024-06-30 | 19.52x |
| 2024-03-31 | 22.78x |
| 2023-12-31 | 27.32x |
| 2023-09-30 | 29.39x |
| 2023-06-30 | 27.58x |
| 2023-03-31 | 24.27x |
| 2022-12-31 | 22.32x |
| 2022-09-30 | 23.52x |
| 2022-06-30 | 25.09x |
| 2022-03-31 | 16.63x |
| 2021-12-31 | 28.12x |
| 2021-09-30 | 20.86x |
| 2021-06-30 | 16.98x |
| 2021-03-31 | 14.65x |
| 2020-12-31 | 11.44x |
| 2020-09-30 | 12.14x |
| 2020-06-30 | 9.46x |
| 2020-03-31 | 8.19x |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.33x |
| 2019-09-30 | 9.93x |
| 2019-06-30 | 12.35x |
| 2019-03-31 | 9.99x |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.85x |
| 2018-09-30 | 11.92x |
| 2018-06-30 | 11.76x |
| 2018-03-31 | 10.00x |
| 2017-12-31 | 12.75x |
| 2017-09-30 | 27.84x |
| 2017-06-30 | 39.08x |
| 2017-03-31 | 34.98x |
| 2016-12-31 | 48.34x |
| 2016-09-30 | 55.56x |
| 2016-06-30 | 64.32x |
| 2016-03-31 | 51.15x |
| 2015-12-31 | 46.80x |
| 2015-09-30 | 59.46x |
| 2015-06-30 | 54.66x |
| 2015-03-31 | 47.19x |
| 2014-12-31 | 42.63x |
| 2014-09-30 | 47.47x |
| 2014-06-30 | 49.84x |
| 2014-03-31 | 39.31x |
| 2013-12-31 | 28.58x |
| 2013-09-30 | 38.65x |
| 2013-06-30 | 40.08x |
| 2013-03-31 | 66.25x |
| 2012-12-31 | 44.35x |
| 2012-09-30 | 54.62x |
| 2012-06-30 | 53.26x |
| 2012-03-31 | 48.39x |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.46x |
| 2011-09-30 | 39.57x |
| 2011-06-30 | 38.73x |
| 2011-03-31 | 29.54x |
| 2010-12-31 | 9.81x |
| 2010-09-30 | 32.38x |
| 2010-06-30 | 30.00x |
| 2010-03-31 | 24.08x |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.12x |
| 2009-09-30 | 25.62x |
| 2009-06-30 | 24.59x |
| 2009-03-31 | 20.39x |
| 2008-09-30 | 28.53x |
| 2008-06-30 | 29.42x |
| 2008-03-31 | 26.79x |
| 2007-09-30 | 44.07x |
| 2007-06-30 | 40.56x |
| 2007-03-31 | 29.40x |
| 2006-09-30 | 29.35x |
| 2006-06-30 | 30.47x |
| 2006-03-31 | 25.72x |
| 2005-09-30 | 22.07x |
| 2005-06-30 | 24.76x |
| 2005-03-31 | 21.67x |