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 -0.22x is 108% below its 5-year average of 2.87x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-8.40x–4.24x).
110.09% below its 12-month average of 2.18x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-07-05): 2.90x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-0.22x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.18x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.60x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
3.23x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
5.16x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-110.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-108.45%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-107.66%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-106.82%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-104.26%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
2.05x
median of 239 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-110.73%
vs the sector median at left
Jack in the Box Inc.
Market Cap
$240.52M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.22x
TTM Avg
2.18x
3Y Avg
2.60x
5Y Avg
2.87x
Market Cap
$245.61M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.72x
TTM Avg
1.24x
3Y Avg
1.65x
5Y Avg
2.43x
Market Cap
$250.22M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-9.45x
TTM Avg
44.99x
3Y Avg
44.99x
5Y Avg
44.99x
Market Cap
$258.18M
Interest Coverage Ratio
22.40x
TTM Avg
15.54x
3Y Avg
10.34x
5Y Avg
32.44x
Market Cap
$215.98M
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
271.32x
3Y Avg
254.49x
5Y Avg
254.49x
Market Cap
$210.10M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.20x
TTM Avg
1.21x
3Y Avg
1.32x
5Y Avg
1.72x
Market Cap
$269.62M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.25x
TTM Avg
2.26x
3Y Avg
2.18x
5Y Avg
1.68x
Market Cap
$275.75M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-2.10x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$202.93M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.60x
TTM Avg
2.92x
3Y Avg
2.73x
5Y Avg
10.78x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) | $240.52M | -0.22x | 2.18x | 2.60x | 2.87x |
| Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)vs › | $245.61M | 0.72x | 1.24x | 1.65x | 2.43x |
| Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)vs › | $250.22M | -9.45x | 44.99x | 44.99x | 44.99x |
| Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA)vs › | $258.18M | 22.40x | 15.54x | 10.34x | 32.44x |
| The Lovesac Company (LOVE)vs › | $215.98M | N/A | 271.32x | 254.49x | 254.49x |
| Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT)vs › | $210.10M | 1.20x | 1.21x | 1.32x | 1.72x |
| Portillo's Inc. (PTLO)vs › | $269.62M | 2.25x | 2.26x | 2.18x | 1.68x |
| ECARX Holdings, Inc. (ECX)vs › | $275.75M | -2.10x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC)vs › | $202.93M | 2.60x | 2.92x | 2.73x | 10.78x |
| American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT)vs › | $203.37M | -20.17x | 34.96x | 34.96x | 34.96x |
Interest Coverage
-0.2x
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
0.58
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-05 | 2.90x |
| 2026-04-12 | 2.23x |
| 2026-01-18 | 2.25x |
| 2025-09-28 | 1.29x |
| 2025-07-06 | 2.22x |
| 2025-04-13 | -8.40x |
| 2025-01-19 | 2.97x |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.71x |
| 2024-07-07 | -5.41x |
| 2024-04-14 | 2.85x |
| 2024-01-21 | 3.13x |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.75x |
| 2023-07-09 | 3.31x |
| 2023-04-16 | 3.13x |
| 2023-01-22 | 3.80x |
| 2022-09-30 | 4.24x |
| 2022-07-10 | 2.62x |
| 2022-04-17 | 1.44x |
| 2022-01-23 | 3.64x |
| 2021-09-30 | 4.19x |
| 2021-07-04 | 4.43x |
| 2021-04-11 | 4.26x |
| 2021-01-17 | 4.29x |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.21x |
| 2020-07-05 | 3.93x |
| 2020-04-12 | 2.12x |
| 2020-01-19 | 3.43x |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.63x |
| 2019-07-07 | 1.32x |
| 2019-04-14 | 3.51x |
| 2019-01-20 | 3.31x |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.96x |
| 2018-07-08 | 6.85x |
| 2017-09-30 | 5.28x |
| 2017-07-09 | 5.90x |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.00x |
| 2016-07-03 | 7.28x |
| 2016-04-10 | 7.41x |
| 2015-09-30 | 8.46x |
| 2015-07-05 | 11.04x |
| 2015-04-12 | 9.76x |
| 2015-01-18 | 11.70x |
| 2014-09-30 | 8.24x |
| 2014-07-06 | 11.48x |
| 2014-04-13 | 7.63x |
| 2014-01-19 | 12.07x |
| 2013-09-30 | 10.62x |
| 2013-07-07 | 8.82x |
| 2013-04-14 | 7.42x |
| 2013-01-20 | 7.42x |
| 2012-09-30 | 6.12x |
| 2012-07-08 | 4.95x |
| 2012-04-15 | 7.25x |
| 2012-01-22 | 3.67x |
| 2011-09-30 | 4.58x |
| 2011-07-10 | 5.69x |
| 2011-04-17 | 4.21x |
| 2011-01-23 | 6.14x |
| 2010-09-30 | 12.38x |
| 2010-07-04 | 9.20x |
| 2010-04-11 | 7.66x |
| 2010-01-17 | 6.42x |
| 2009-09-30 | 15.31x |
| 2009-07-05 | 12.36x |
| 2009-04-12 | 10.67x |
| 2009-01-18 | 6.63x |
