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 40.44x is 98% above its 5-year average of 20.47x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-8.77x–70.53x).
1.02% below its 12-month average of 40.85x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 53.60x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
40.44x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
40.85x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
27.03x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
20.47x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
6.54x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
2.99x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
3.43x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.02%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+49.63%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+97.57%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+518.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+1253.91%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+1078.97%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
3.21x
median of 143 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+1159.81%
vs the sector median at left
Laureate Education, Inc.
Market Cap
$5.27B
Interest Coverage Ratio
40.44x
TTM Avg
40.85x
3Y Avg
27.03x
5Y Avg
20.47x
Market Cap
$5.30B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
978.91x
3Y Avg
553.71x
5Y Avg
288.75x
Market Cap
$5.31B
Interest Coverage Ratio
20.50x
TTM Avg
18.89x
3Y Avg
18.41x
5Y Avg
18.69x
Market Cap
$5.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.64x
TTM Avg
3.28x
3Y Avg
3.83x
5Y Avg
4.91x
Market Cap
$4.70B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.72x
TTM Avg
5.66x
3Y Avg
5.27x
5Y Avg
6.57x
Market Cap
$4.54B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.68x
TTM Avg
3.16x
3Y Avg
2.62x
5Y Avg
2.22x
Market Cap
$6.06B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.22x
TTM Avg
6.21x
3Y Avg
10.54x
5Y Avg
9.44x
Market Cap
$6.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
259.93x
TTM Avg
173.62x
3Y Avg
108.40x
5Y Avg
78.87x
Market Cap
$6.44B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.26x
TTM Avg
2.62x
3Y Avg
2.84x
5Y Avg
3.08x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) | $5.27B | 40.44x | 40.85x | 27.03x | 20.47x |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (OLLI)vs › | $5.30B | N/A | 978.91x | 553.71x | 288.75x |
| PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)vs › | $5.31B | 20.50x | 18.89x | 18.41x | 18.69x |
| Campbell Soup Company (CPB)vs › | $5.67B | 2.64x | 3.28x | 3.83x | 4.91x |
| Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (REYN)vs › | $4.70B | 5.72x | 5.66x | 5.27x | 6.57x |
| The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)vs › | $4.54B | 3.68x | 3.16x | 2.62x | 2.22x |
| e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (ELF)vs › | $6.06B | 3.22x | 6.21x | 10.54x | 9.44x |
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)vs › | $6.08B | 259.93x | 173.62x | 108.40x | 78.87x |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $6.44B | -4.26x | 2.62x | 2.84x | 3.08x |
| Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE)vs › | $4.05B | N/A | 38201.48x | 48807.83x | 32552.97x |
Interest Coverage
40.4x
Debt/Equity
0.64
Current Ratio
0.71
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 53.60x |
| 2026-03-31 | -8.77x |
| 2025-12-31 | 70.53x |
| 2025-09-30 | 27.43x |
| 2025-06-30 | 61.47x |
| 2025-03-31 | -5.58x |
| 2024-12-31 | 37.27x |
| 2024-09-30 | 14.47x |
| 2024-06-30 | 32.48x |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.39x |
| 2023-12-31 | 29.51x |
| 2023-09-30 | 11.36x |
| 2023-06-30 | 25.17x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.63x |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.16x |
| 2022-09-30 | 15.25x |
| 2022-06-30 | 30.41x |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.42x |
| 2021-12-31 | -2.02x |
| 2021-09-30 | 9.40x |
| 2021-06-30 | 4.26x |
| 2021-03-31 | -3.67x |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.46x |
| 2020-09-30 | -12.88x |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.13x |
| 2020-03-31 | -3.05x |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.03x |
| 2019-09-30 | -0.65x |
| 2019-06-30 | 5.24x |
| 2019-03-31 | -1.68x |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.61x |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.50x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.63x |
| 2018-03-31 | -1.46x |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.14x |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.36x |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.46x |
| 2017-03-31 | -0.61x |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.59x |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.12x |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.99x |
| 2016-03-31 | -0.11x |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.28x |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.32x |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.35x |
| 2015-03-31 | -0.55x |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.13x |
| 2014-09-30 | -0.37x |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.57x |
| 2007-06-30 | 8.41x |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.06x |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.76x |
| 2006-06-30 | 18.10x |
| 2006-03-31 | -0.03x |
| 2005-12-31 | 25.60x |
| 2005-06-30 | 16.50x |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.73x |
| 2004-12-31 | 19.51x |
| 2004-06-30 | 13.89x |
| 2004-03-31 | 2.31x |
| 2003-12-31 | 24.62x |
| 2003-09-30 | 6.07x |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.33x |
| 2002-09-30 | -0.63x |
| 2002-06-30 | 2.52x |
| 2002-03-31 | 1.95x |
| 2001-12-31 | 4.86x |
| 2001-09-30 | 0.72x |
| 2001-06-30 | 4.59x |
| 2001-03-31 | 0.36x |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.52x |
| 2000-09-30 | -1.81x |
| 2000-03-31 | 2.34x |
| 1999-09-30 | 8.80x |
| 1999-03-31 | 5.00x |
| 1998-12-31 | 165.64x |
| 1998-09-30 | 50.75x |
| 1997-06-30 | -72.00x |
| 1997-03-31 | 52.00x |
| 1996-12-31 | 33.29x |
| 1996-09-30 | 71.00x |
| 1996-06-30 | 46.00x |
| 1996-03-31 | 28.00x |
