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 3.55x is 33% below its 5-year average of 5.29x, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.43x–11.05x).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 8.59% above its 12-month average of 3.27x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
3.27x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
4.08x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
4.04x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
4.80x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.59%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-12.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-11.93%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-25.91%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
7.13x
median of 47 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-50.16%
vs the sector median at left
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
Market Cap
$7.31B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.55x
TTM Avg
3.27x
3Y Avg
4.08x
5Y Avg
4.04x
Market Cap
$7.18B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.26x
TTM Avg
2.62x
3Y Avg
2.84x
5Y Avg
3.08x
Market Cap
$7.55B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.57x
TTM Avg
9.57x
3Y Avg
9.57x
5Y Avg
8.47x
Market Cap
$6.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.92x
TTM Avg
3.92x
3Y Avg
5.27x
5Y Avg
5.59x
Market Cap
$7.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-10.38x
TTM Avg
6.29x
3Y Avg
4.70x
5Y Avg
4.27x
Market Cap
$9.97B
Interest Coverage Ratio
31.51x
TTM Avg
24.23x
3Y Avg
20.43x
5Y Avg
16.72x
Market Cap
$3.98B
Interest Coverage Ratio
617.54x
TTM Avg
1564.11x
3Y Avg
1339.31x
5Y Avg
1142.69x
Market Cap
$2.97B
Interest Coverage Ratio
229.91x
TTM Avg
213.69x
3Y Avg
448.62x
5Y Avg
601.51x
Market Cap
$12.66B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.78x
TTM Avg
13.08x
3Y Avg
10.83x
5Y Avg
10.41x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) | $7.31B | 3.55x | 3.27x | 4.08x | 4.04x |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $7.18B | -4.26x | 2.62x | 2.84x | 3.08x |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $7.55B | 9.57x | 9.57x | 9.57x | 8.47x |
| Campbell Soup Company (CPB)vs › | $6.79B | 3.92x | 3.92x | 5.27x | 5.59x |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.93B | -10.38x | 6.29x | 4.70x | 4.27x |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)vs › | $9.97B | 31.51x | 24.23x | 20.43x | 16.72x |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.98B | 617.54x | 1564.11x | 1339.31x | 1142.69x |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.97B | 229.91x | 213.69x | 448.62x | 601.51x |
| The Clorox Company (CLX)vs › | $12.66B | 12.78x | 13.08x | 10.83x | 10.41x |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $12.74B | 0.94x | 0.94x | 2.40x | 4.28x |
Interest Coverage
3.6x
Debt/Equity
2.16
Current Ratio
1.42
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 3.55x |
| 2026-02-22 | 2.81x |
| 2025-11-23 | 3.14x |
| 2025-08-24 | 3.58x |
| 2025-05-25 | 4.20x |
| 2025-02-23 | 5.26x |
| 2024-11-24 | 0.43x |
| 2024-08-25 | 4.69x |
| 2024-05-26 | 5.27x |
| 2024-02-25 | 6.27x |
| 2023-11-26 | 10.50x |
| 2023-08-27 | 10.53x |
| 2023-05-31 | 5.70x |
| 2023-02-26 | 10.32x |
| 2022-11-27 | 11.05x |
| 2022-08-28 | 6.04x |
| 2022-05-31 | 5.46x |
| 2022-02-27 | 5.19x |
| 2021-11-28 | 1.39x |
| 2021-08-29 | 2.16x |
| 2021-05-31 | 3.45x |
| 2021-02-28 | 3.43x |
| 2020-11-29 | 4.65x |
| 2020-08-30 | 4.48x |
| 2020-05-31 | 1.06x |
| 2020-02-23 | 6.45x |
| 2019-11-24 | 7.62x |
| 2019-08-25 | 6.03x |
| 2019-05-31 | 5.46x |
| 2019-02-24 | 7.18x |
| 2018-11-25 | 6.64x |
| 2018-08-26 | 5.69x |
| 2018-05-31 | 4.82x |
| 2018-02-25 | 5.94x |
| 2017-11-26 | 5.10x |
| 2017-08-27 | 5.46x |
| 2017-05-31 | 4.59x |
| 2017-02-26 | 5.52x |
| 2016-11-27 | 18.46x |
| 2016-08-31 | 78.13x |
| 2016-05-31 | 30.53x |
| 2016-02-29 | 84.87x |
| 2015-11-30 | 73.00x |
| 2015-08-31 | 60.43x |
| 2015-05-31 | 293.38x |
