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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

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)$13.63B9.21xN/AN/AN/A
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs ›$12.70B5.57x5.31x5.26x5.97x
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs ›$12.41B12.46x11.02x10.89x12.11x
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs ›$12.39B0.94x0.94x2.40x4.28x
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.B)vs ›$12.36B12.46x11.02x10.89x12.11x
The Clorox Company (CLX)vs ›$11.78B13.38x10.71x9.33x10.41x
General Mills, Inc. (GIS)vs ›$18.41B6.02x6.42x7.70x7.46x
Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs ›$7.61B-10.38x6.29x4.70x4.27x
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs ›$7.47B9.57x9.57x9.57x8.47x
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs ›$6.55B3.27x2.62x2.84x3.08x

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.

Austin, MN
20,000 employees
Consumer Defensive / Packaged Foods
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
CEO
Jeffrey Ettinger