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 56.48x is in line with its 5-year average of 54.47x, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.64x–824.72x).
6.54% above its 12-month average of 53.01x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-06-27): 47.95x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
56.48x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
53.01x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
57.66x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
54.47x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
275.81x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
479.96x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+6.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+3.69%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-79.52%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-88.23%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
6.44x
median of 54 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+777.70%
vs the sector median at left
J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Market Cap
$1.47B
Interest Coverage Ratio
56.48x
TTM Avg
53.01x
3Y Avg
57.66x
5Y Avg
54.47x
Market Cap
$1.18B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.25x
TTM Avg
4.25x
3Y Avg
6.12x
5Y Avg
7.64x
Market Cap
$1.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
1521.05x
3Y Avg
771.65x
5Y Avg
518.88x
Market Cap
$1.05B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.85x
TTM Avg
2.83x
3Y Avg
3.17x
5Y Avg
4.06x
Market Cap
$2.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
229.91x
TTM Avg
213.69x
3Y Avg
448.62x
5Y Avg
601.51x
Market Cap
$26.94M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.84x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$1.28M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.08x
TTM Avg
9.35x
3Y Avg
9.35x
5Y Avg
9.35x
Market Cap
$3.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
1539.90x
3Y Avg
1273.97x
5Y Avg
1019.69x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) | $1.47B | 56.48x | 53.01x | 57.66x | 54.47x |
| Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO)vs › | $1.18B | 4.25x | 4.25x | 6.12x | 7.64x |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $1.08B | N/A | 1521.05x | 771.65x | 518.88x |
| Universal Corporation (UVV)vs › | $1.05B | 2.85x | 2.83x | 3.17x | 4.06x |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.36B | -0.53x | 1.61x | 1.58x | 1.58x |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.86B | 229.91x | 213.69x | 448.62x | 601.51x |
| Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS)vs › | $26.94M | -1.84x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Maison Solutions Inc. Class A Common Stock (MSS)vs › | $1.28M | -1.08x | 9.35x | 9.35x | 9.35x |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.13B | N/A | 1539.90x | 1273.97x | 1019.69x |
| Post Holdings, Inc. (POST)vs › | $3.30B | 2.36x | 2.50x | 2.17x | 1.99x |
Interest Coverage
56.5x
Debt/Equity
0.22
Current Ratio
2.34
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | 47.95x |
| 2026-03-28 | 21.72x |
| 2025-12-27 | 42.81x |
| 2025-09-27 | 15.19x |
| 2025-06-28 | 137.41x |
| 2025-03-29 | 70.86x |
| 2024-12-28 | 29.43x |
| 2024-09-28 | 135.52x |
| 2024-06-29 | 92.29x |
| 2024-03-30 | 41.73x |
| 2023-12-30 | 17.29x |
| 2023-09-30 | 39.72x |
| 2023-06-24 | 36.75x |
| 2023-03-25 | 7.64x |
| 2022-12-24 | 8.89x |
| 2022-09-30 | 27.21x |
| 2022-06-25 | 136.28x |
| 2022-03-26 | 71.72x |
| 2021-12-25 | 824.72x |
| 2021-06-26 | 4768.00x |
| 2020-12-26 | 38.53x |
| 2020-09-30 | 163.71x |
| 2020-06-27 | -2774.29x |
| 2020-03-28 | 406.74x |
| 2019-12-28 | 834.73x |
| 2019-09-30 | 776.52x |
| 2019-03-30 | 990.84x |
| 2018-12-29 | 817.85x |
| 2018-06-30 | 166.84x |
| 2018-03-31 | 713.36x |
| 2017-09-30 | 67.65x |
| 2017-06-24 | 472.50x |
| 2017-03-25 | 44.24x |
| 2016-12-24 | 743.35x |
| 2016-09-30 | 1059.79x |
| 2016-06-25 | 1304.42x |
| 2016-03-26 | 750.94x |
| 2015-12-26 | 573.75x |
| 2015-09-30 | 885.84x |
| 2015-06-27 | 1141.50x |
| 2015-03-28 | 726.83x |
| 2014-12-27 | 692.08x |
| 2014-09-30 | 1264.69x |
| 2014-06-28 | 1371.65x |
| 2014-03-29 | 753.04x |
| 2013-12-28 | 499.19x |
| 2013-09-30 | 1283.33x |
| 2013-06-29 | 1116.69x |
| 2013-03-30 | 684.25x |
| 2012-12-29 | 602.44x |
| 2012-09-30 | 740.00x |
| 2012-03-24 | 4068.25x |
| 2011-12-24 | 217.00x |
| 2011-09-30 | 768.59x |
| 2011-06-25 | 795.91x |
| 2011-03-26 | 387.61x |
| 2010-12-25 | 304.81x |
| 2010-09-30 | 1239.45x |
| 2010-06-26 | 566.57x |
| 2010-03-27 | 176.43x |
| 2009-12-26 | 396.24x |
| 2009-09-30 | 769.26x |
| 2009-06-27 | 902.96x |
| 2009-03-28 | 424.29x |