Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Interest Coverage Ratio: 9.21x
The interest coverage ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is 9.21x as of Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
HRL Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
9.21x
HRL Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.63B | 9.21x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $12.70B | 5.57x | 5.31x | 5.26x | 5.97x |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs › | $12.41B | 12.46x | 11.02x | 10.89x | 12.11x |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $12.39B | 0.94x | 0.94x | 2.40x | 4.28x |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.B)vs › | $12.36B | 12.46x | 11.02x | 10.89x | 12.11x |
| The Clorox Company (CLX)vs › | $11.78B | 13.38x | 10.71x | 9.33x | 10.41x |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS)vs › | $18.41B | 6.02x | 6.42x | 7.70x | 7.46x |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.61B | -10.38x | 6.29x | 4.70x | 4.27x |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $7.47B | 9.57x | 9.57x | 9.57x | 8.47x |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $6.55B | 3.27x | 2.62x | 2.84x | 3.08x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
9.2x
Debt/Equity
0.36
Current Ratio
2.47
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.
Hormel Foods Corporation 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
Hormel Foods Corporation Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The interest coverage ratio for HRL stock is 9.21x.
About Hormel Foods Corporation
Hormel Foods Corporation is a prominent global food company that specializes in the creation, preparation, and supply of a diverse array of meat, nut, and other culinary items. Its extensive clientele spans retail outlets, institutional food providers (foodservice), specialty delis, and various commercial enterprises across the United States and internationally. The company's operations are strategically structured into four main divisions: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other. Hormel's product portfolio is broad, encompassing numerous perishable goods such as fresh meats, frozen food selections, convenient refrigerated meal options, a variety of sausages, hams, guacamole, and bacon. Additionally, it offers a wide range of non-perishable items, including canned luncheon meats, various nut butters, snack nuts, chili, microwave-ready meals, hashes, stews, tortillas, salsas, and tortilla chips. Beyond these offerings, Hormel Foods is also actively involved in the processing, promotion, and distribution of both branded and unbranded products derived from pork, beef, poultry, and turkey. The company further supplies nutritional food items and supplements, dessert and beverage mixes, and industrial-grade gelatin. Its extensive product line is marketed under numerous widely recognized brand names, including SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel, Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Jennie-O, Café H, Herdez, Black Label, Sadler's, Columbus, Gatherings, Wholly, Planters, NUT-rition, Planters Cheez Balls, and Corn Nuts. These products reach consumers through a multi-channel distribution network, utilizing internal sales teams, independent brokers, and various distributors. Founded in 1891 as Geo. A. Hormel & Company, the organization was officially rebranded as Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Its corporate headquarters are located in Austin, Minnesota.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Jeffrey Ettinger