Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.63x
Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 5.63x is 27% below its 5-year average of 7.69x, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.59x–24.06x).
As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 15.84% above its 12-month average of 4.86x.
JBL Interest Coverage Ratio
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
JBL Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
JBL Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
JBL Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.63x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.86x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
5.93x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.88x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
5.31x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
5.00x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
4.64x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+15.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.94%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.08%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+5.99%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+12.60%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+21.48%
JBL Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabil Inc. (JBL) | $39.41B | 5.63x | 4.86x | 5.93x | 6.88x |
| Celestica Inc. (CLS)vs › | $38.81B | 20.35x | 15.93x | 10.44x | 8.41x |
| Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)vs › | $41.44B | N/A | 11.02x | 10.06x | 10.06x |
| ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON)vs › | $35.53B | 10.54x | 19.45x | 24.43x | 18.28x |
| GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GFS)vs › | $43.78B | N/A | 9.11x | 9.11x | 9.11x |
| Fiserv, Inc. (FI)vs › | $34.31B | 3.90x | 4.33x | 4.66x | 4.09x |
| Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP)vs › | $34.14B | 6.88x | 7.29x | 8.28x | 7.44x |
| Roblox Corporation (RBLX)vs › | $34.04B | -30.79x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)vs › | $44.84B | N/A | 510.98x | 2104.82x | 2104.82x |
| Qnity Electronics, Inc. (Q)vs › | $33.08B | 15.60x | 9.31x | 9.31x | 9.31x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
5.6x
Debt/Equity
2.22
Current Ratio
1.00
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.
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
Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for Jabil Inc. (JBL)?
- The interest coverage ratio for JBL stock is 5.63x.
- Is Jabil Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
- The interest coverage ratio of 5.63x is 27% below its 5-year average of 7.69x, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.59x–24.06x).
- What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Jabil Inc. (JBL)?
- The TTM average interest coverage ratio for JBL stock is 4.86x.
- What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Jabil Inc. (JBL)?
- The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for JBL stock is 5.93x.
- What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Jabil Inc. (JBL)?
- The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for JBL stock is 6.88x.
- What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Jabil Inc. (JBL)?
- The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for JBL stock is 5.31x.
- What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Jabil Inc. (JBL)?
- The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for JBL stock is 5.00x.
- What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for Jabil Inc. (JBL)?
- The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for JBL stock is 4.64x.
JBL Interest Coverage Ratio History
| DATE | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 5.63x |
| 2026-02-28 | 5.23x |
| 2025-11-30 | 4.49x |
| 2025-08-31 | 3.59x |
| 2025-05-31 | 5.37x |
| 2025-02-28 | 6.62x |
| 2024-11-30 | 5.18x |
| 2024-08-31 | 7.76x |
| 2024-05-31 | 6.87x |
| 2024-02-29 | 24.06x |
| 2023-11-30 | 6.45x |
| 2023-08-31 | 8.48x |
| 2023-05-31 | 5.43x |
| 2023-02-28 | 6.53x |
| 2022-11-30 | 7.54x |
| 2022-08-31 | 8.89x |
| 2022-05-31 | 8.23x |
| 2022-02-28 | 9.48x |
| 2021-11-30 | 10.61x |
| 2021-08-31 | 8.07x |
| 2021-05-31 | 7.06x |
| 2021-02-28 | 7.61x |
| 2020-11-30 | 9.81x |
| 2020-08-31 | 4.82x |
| 2020-05-31 | 1.42x |
| 2020-02-29 | 1.96x |
| 2019-11-30 | 3.40x |
| 2019-08-31 | 3.84x |
| 2019-05-31 | 2.79x |
| 2019-02-28 | 3.34x |
| 2018-11-30 | 5.08x |
| 2018-08-31 | 3.97x |
| 2018-05-31 | 3.12x |
| 2018-02-28 | 3.43x |
| 2017-11-30 | 4.02x |
| 2017-08-31 | 3.28x |
| 2017-05-31 | 1.22x |
| 2017-02-28 | 2.46x |
| 2016-11-30 | 5.04x |
| 2016-08-31 | 2.76x |
| 2016-05-31 | 1.69x |
| 2016-02-29 | 4.54x |
| 2015-11-30 | 6.55x |
| 2015-08-31 | 5.17x |
| 2015-05-31 | 4.23x |
| 2015-02-28 | 3.93x |
| 2014-11-30 | 4.55x |
| 2014-08-31 | 1.52x |
| 2014-05-31 | -0.05x |
| 2014-02-28 | 0.11x |
| 2013-11-30 | 4.59x |
| 2013-08-31 | 2.80x |
| 2013-05-31 | 3.03x |
| 2013-02-28 | 4.56x |
| 2012-11-30 | 5.75x |
| 2012-08-31 | 5.18x |
| 2012-05-31 | 5.92x |
| 2012-02-29 | 5.71x |
| 2011-11-30 | 6.69x |
| 2011-08-31 | 6.73x |
| 2011-05-31 | 6.07x |
| 2011-02-28 | 4.06x |
| 2010-11-30 | 7.04x |
| 2010-08-31 | 5.28x |
| 2010-05-31 | 4.87x |
| 2010-02-28 | 3.08x |
| 2009-11-30 | 3.29x |
| 2009-08-31 | 2.22x |
| 2009-05-31 | -0.41x |
| 2009-02-28 | -35.14x |
| 2008-08-31 | 0.93x |
| 2008-05-31 | 2.97x |
| 2007-08-31 | 0.68x |
| 2006-08-31 | -0.32x |
| 2005-08-31 | 3.47x |
| 2004-08-31 | 2.94x |
| 2003-08-31 | 1.61x |
| 2002-08-31 | 0.18x |
About Jabil Inc.
Jabil Inc. is a global provider of manufacturing services and comprehensive solutions. The company organizes its operations into two main divisions: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (DMS). Its offerings span the entire lifecycle of electronic products, from initial design and production to ongoing product management. Jabil provides a range of electronic design services, including the creation of application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), firmware development, and rapid prototyping capabilities. They also engineer custom plastic and metal enclosures, integrating essential electromechanical components such as printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Furthermore, Jabil excels in advanced three-dimensional mechanical design, performing detailed analysis of electronic, electromechanical, and optical assemblies. This is complemented by various industrial design services, mechanism development, and tooling management. The company extends its expertise to computer-aided design (CAD) for PCBA layouts, alongside crucial validation and verification services for these designs. Consulting services are also available, assisting clients with generating bills of materials (BOM), approved vendor lists (AVL), and configuring assembly equipment tailored for different PCBA projects. Beyond design, Jabil conducts extensive product and process validation, encompassing rigorous product system, safety, regulatory compliance, and reliability tests. They also specialize in developing customized manufacturing test solutions. Post-production services include systems assembly, final testing, direct-order fulfillment, and configure-to-order (CTO) capabilities. Jabil serves a broad spectrum of industries, including 5G, wireless and cloud infrastructure, digital printing and retail, industrial and semiconductor capital equipment, networking and data storage, automotive and transportation, connected devices, healthcare and packaging, and the mobility sector. The company, originally incorporated as Jabil Circuit, Inc., adopted its current name, Jabil Inc., in June 2017. Founded in 1966, Jabil Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Hardware, Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Michael Dastoor