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 4.09x is 66% below its 5-year average of 12.01x, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.09x–39.93x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 12.96% below its 12-month average of 4.70x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
4.09x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.70x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
4.65x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
10.61x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
7.33x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
9.43x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
9.16x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-12.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-11.90%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-61.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-44.17%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-56.56%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-55.31%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.47x
median of 75 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-36.72%
vs the sector median at left
LKQ Corporation
Market Cap
$6.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.09x
TTM Avg
4.70x
3Y Avg
4.65x
5Y Avg
10.61x
Market Cap
$6.66B
Interest Coverage Ratio
10.05x
TTM Avg
9.70x
3Y Avg
8.04x
5Y Avg
15.91x
Market Cap
$7.02B
Interest Coverage Ratio
28.63x
TTM Avg
21.48x
3Y Avg
15.89x
5Y Avg
16.62x
Market Cap
$7.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
48.48x
TTM Avg
30.63x
3Y Avg
22.49x
5Y Avg
18.08x
Market Cap
$5.72B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.26x
TTM Avg
3.12x
3Y Avg
3.38x
5Y Avg
2.89x
Market Cap
$8.25B
Interest Coverage Ratio
19.88x
TTM Avg
23.71x
3Y Avg
22.45x
5Y Avg
24.91x
Market Cap
$8.61B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-0.47x
TTM Avg
2.44x
3Y Avg
4.73x
5Y Avg
6.88x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LKQ Corporation (LKQ) | $6.74B | 4.09x | 4.70x | 4.65x | 10.61x |
| Crocs, Inc. (CROX)vs › | $6.66B | 10.05x | 9.70x | 8.04x | 15.91x |
| Macy's, Inc. (M)vs › | $6.54B | 10.62x | 9.26x | 6.92x | 8.05x |
| Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)vs › | $7.02B | 28.63x | 21.48x | 15.89x | 16.62x |
| The Gap, Inc. (GAP)vs › | $7.33B | 48.48x | 30.63x | 22.49x | 18.08x |
| CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA)vs › | $7.72B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN)vs › | $5.72B | 3.26x | 3.12x | 3.38x | 2.89x |
| Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)vs › | $8.25B | 19.88x | 23.71x | 22.45x | 24.91x |
| CarMax, Inc. (KMX)vs › | $8.61B | -0.47x | 2.44x | 4.73x | 6.88x |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs › | $4.55B | 294.38x | 177.86x | 123.90x | 76.76x |
Interest Coverage
4.1x
Debt/Equity
0.77
Current Ratio
1.67
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 | 4.09x |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.86x |
| 2025-09-30 | 4.98x |
| 2025-06-30 | 4.95x |
| 2025-03-31 | 4.63x |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.11x |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.70x |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.98x |
| 2024-03-31 | 4.52x |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.33x |
| 2023-09-30 | 4.97x |
| 2023-06-30 | 7.83x |
| 2023-03-31 | 10.14x |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.85x |
| 2022-09-30 | 21.06x |
| 2022-06-30 | 39.93x |
| 2022-03-31 | 24.73x |
| 2021-12-31 | 18.18x |
| 2021-09-30 | 24.50x |
| 2021-06-30 | 28.39x |
| 2021-03-31 | 15.44x |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.63x |
| 2020-09-30 | 11.68x |
| 2020-06-30 | 6.77x |
| 2020-03-31 | 7.61x |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.36x |
| 2019-09-30 | 6.49x |
| 2019-06-30 | 5.98x |
| 2019-03-31 | 5.28x |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.88x |
| 2018-09-30 | 5.23x |
| 2018-06-30 | 6.07x |
| 2018-03-31 | 7.19x |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.76x |
| 2017-09-30 | 8.57x |
| 2017-06-30 | 10.68x |
| 2017-03-31 | 9.39x |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.27x |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.07x |
| 2016-06-30 | 8.81x |
| 2016-03-31 | 12.72x |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.44x |
| 2015-09-30 | 11.33x |
| 2015-06-30 | 13.70x |
| 2015-03-31 | 12.47x |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.16x |
| 2014-09-30 | 9.53x |
| 2014-06-30 | 11.11x |
| 2014-03-31 | 10.79x |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.14x |
| 2013-09-30 | 8.12x |
| 2013-06-30 | 10.52x |
| 2013-03-31 | 16.47x |
| 2012-12-31 | 12.12x |
| 2012-09-30 | 11.48x |
| 2012-06-30 | 14.76x |
| 2012-03-31 | 18.14x |
| 2011-12-31 | 10.76x |
| 2011-09-30 | 17.64x |
| 2011-06-30 | 16.80x |
| 2011-03-31 | 16.75x |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.98x |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.07x |
| 2010-06-30 | 9.73x |
| 2010-03-31 | 12.36x |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.51x |
| 2009-09-30 | 7.20x |
| 2009-06-30 | 7.09x |
| 2009-03-31 | 8.04x |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.73x |
| 2008-09-30 | 5.88x |
| 2008-06-30 | 6.94x |
| 2008-03-31 | 5.97x |
| 2007-09-30 | 11.42x |
| 2007-06-30 | 12.73x |
| 2007-03-31 | 15.73x |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.08x |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.96x |
| 2002-12-31 | -6.67x |
| 2002-09-30 | -7.83x |
