Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. 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 8.19x is 15% below its 5-year average of 9.60x, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.49x–15.31x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 12.96% below its 12-month average of 9.41x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
8.19x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
9.41x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
9.69x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
9.73x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
10.09x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
10.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
10.25x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-12.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-15.52%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-15.81%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.86%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-20.10%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-20.11%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
7.13x
median of 47 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+14.86%
vs the sector median at left
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Market Cap
$36.28B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.19x
TTM Avg
9.41x
3Y Avg
9.69x
5Y Avg
9.73x
Market Cap
$36.94B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.13x
TTM Avg
5.70x
3Y Avg
6.14x
5Y Avg
6.14x
Market Cap
$35.50B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.83x
TTM Avg
11.73x
3Y Avg
13.86x
5Y Avg
13.80x
Market Cap
$35.37B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.96x
TTM Avg
5.68x
3Y Avg
6.08x
5Y Avg
6.36x
Market Cap
$38.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.33x
TTM Avg
2.63x
3Y Avg
5.47x
5Y Avg
6.32x
Market Cap
$40.76B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.86x
TTM Avg
5.07x
3Y Avg
4.92x
5Y Avg
4.26x
Market Cap
$30.65B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.93x
TTM Avg
3.43x
3Y Avg
3.60x
5Y Avg
2.71x
Market Cap
$30.34B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.37x
TTM Avg
2.47x
3Y Avg
7.46x
5Y Avg
8.12x
Market Cap
$42.34B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.84x
TTM Avg
4.84x
3Y Avg
5.25x
5Y Avg
5.11x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $36.28B | 8.19x | 9.41x | 9.69x | 9.73x |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $36.94B | 7.13x | 5.70x | 6.14x | 6.14x |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $35.50B | 6.83x | 11.73x | 13.86x | 13.80x |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $35.37B | 2.96x | 5.68x | 6.08x | 6.36x |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $38.20B | 2.33x | 2.63x | 5.47x | 6.32x |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $40.76B | 4.86x | 5.07x | 4.92x | 4.26x |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $30.65B | -4.93x | 3.43x | 3.60x | 2.71x |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs › | $30.34B | 2.37x | 2.47x | 7.46x | 8.12x |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $42.34B | 4.84x | 4.84x | 5.25x | 5.11x |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 5.29x | 4.79x | 4.82x | 4.92x |
Interest Coverage
8.2x
Debt/Equity
4.86
Current Ratio
0.75
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 8.19x |
| 2025-12-31 | 8.45x |
| 2025-09-30 | 9.55x |
| 2025-06-30 | 8.84x |
| 2025-03-31 | 12.02x |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.56x |
| 2024-09-30 | 15.31x |
| 2024-06-30 | 7.49x |
| 2024-03-31 | 12.73x |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.57x |
| 2023-09-30 | 10.46x |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.49x |
| 2023-03-31 | 10.78x |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.37x |
| 2022-09-30 | 8.97x |
| 2022-06-30 | 9.13x |
| 2022-03-31 | 10.66x |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.14x |
| 2021-09-30 | 10.27x |
| 2021-06-30 | 9.43x |
| 2021-03-31 | 12.22x |
| 2020-12-31 | 11.70x |
| 2020-09-30 | 10.74x |
| 2020-06-30 | 14.23x |
| 2020-03-31 | 14.82x |
| 2019-12-31 | 11.92x |
| 2019-09-30 | 13.86x |
| 2019-06-30 | 10.00x |
| 2019-03-31 | 10.08x |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.83x |
| 2018-09-30 | 10.45x |
| 2018-06-30 | 9.91x |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.74x |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.28x |
| 2017-09-30 | 11.13x |
| 2017-06-30 | 9.58x |
| 2017-03-31 | 10.22x |
| 2016-12-31 | 10.36x |
| 2016-09-30 | 10.32x |
| 2016-06-30 | 10.35x |
| 2016-03-31 | 10.58x |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.29x |
| 2015-09-30 | 10.53x |
| 2015-06-30 | -7.45x |
| 2015-03-31 | 10.39x |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.39x |
| 2014-09-30 | 12.35x |
| 2014-06-30 | 10.76x |
| 2014-03-31 | 10.01x |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.42x |
| 2013-09-30 | 11.05x |
| 2013-06-30 | 12.73x |
| 2013-03-31 | 11.69x |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.24x |
| 2012-09-30 | 11.19x |
| 2012-06-30 | 10.62x |
| 2012-03-31 | 9.86x |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.49x |
| 2011-09-30 | 9.46x |
| 2011-06-30 | 8.80x |
| 2011-03-31 | 8.50x |
| 2010-12-31 | 11.10x |
| 2010-09-30 | 11.83x |
| 2010-06-30 | 11.85x |
| 2010-03-31 | 10.90x |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.20x |
| 2009-09-30 | 13.00x |
| 2009-06-30 | 8.58x |
| 2009-03-31 | 8.60x |
| 2008-09-30 | 8.02x |
| 2008-06-30 | 8.79x |
| 2008-03-31 | 8.97x |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.05x |
