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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.

Interest Coverage

JBL Interest Coverage Ratio

5.63x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-30.21% 5Y
JBL Interest Coverage Ratio

JBL Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

JBL Interest Coverage Ratio

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

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Jabil Inc. (JBL)$39.41B5.63x4.86x5.93x6.88x
Celestica Inc. (CLS)vs ›$38.81B20.35x15.93x10.44x8.41x
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)vs ›$41.44BN/A11.02x10.06x10.06x
ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON)vs ›$35.53B10.54x19.45x24.43x18.28x
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GFS)vs ›$43.78BN/A9.11x9.11x9.11x
Fiserv, Inc. (FI)vs ›$34.31B3.90x4.33x4.66x4.09x
Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP)vs ›$34.14B6.88x7.29x8.28x7.44x
Roblox Corporation (RBLX)vs ›$34.04B-30.79xN/AN/AN/A
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)vs ›$44.84BN/A510.98x2104.82x2104.82x
Qnity Electronics, Inc. (Q)vs ›$33.08B15.60x9.31x9.31x9.31x

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

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-05-315.63x
2026-02-285.23x
2025-11-304.49x
2025-08-313.59x
2025-05-315.37x
2025-02-286.62x
2024-11-305.18x
2024-08-317.76x
2024-05-316.87x
2024-02-2924.06x
2023-11-306.45x
2023-08-318.48x
2023-05-315.43x
2023-02-286.53x
2022-11-307.54x
2022-08-318.89x
2022-05-318.23x
2022-02-289.48x
2021-11-3010.61x
2021-08-318.07x
2021-05-317.06x
2021-02-287.61x
2020-11-309.81x
2020-08-314.82x
2020-05-311.42x
2020-02-291.96x
2019-11-303.40x
2019-08-313.84x
2019-05-312.79x
2019-02-283.34x
2018-11-305.08x
2018-08-313.97x
2018-05-313.12x
2018-02-283.43x
2017-11-304.02x
2017-08-313.28x
2017-05-311.22x
2017-02-282.46x
2016-11-305.04x
2016-08-312.76x
2016-05-311.69x
2016-02-294.54x
2015-11-306.55x
2015-08-315.17x
2015-05-314.23x
2015-02-283.93x
2014-11-304.55x
2014-08-311.52x
2014-05-31-0.05x
2014-02-280.11x
2013-11-304.59x
2013-08-312.80x
2013-05-313.03x
2013-02-284.56x
2012-11-305.75x
2012-08-315.18x
2012-05-315.92x
2012-02-295.71x
2011-11-306.69x
2011-08-316.73x
2011-05-316.07x
2011-02-284.06x
2010-11-307.04x
2010-08-315.28x
2010-05-314.87x
2010-02-283.08x
2009-11-303.29x
2009-08-312.22x
2009-05-31-0.41x
2009-02-28-35.14x
2008-08-310.93x
2008-05-312.97x
2007-08-310.68x
2006-08-31-0.32x
2005-08-313.47x
2004-08-312.94x
2003-08-311.61x
2002-08-310.18x

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.

Saint Petersburg, FL
138,000 employees
Technology / Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Sector
Technology
Industry
Hardware, Equipment & Parts
CEO
Michael Dastoor