McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.57x
The interest coverage ratio for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is 5.57x as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
MKC Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.57x
MKC Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | — | 5.57x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.38B | 9.21x | 11.21x | 14.51x | 22.69x |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $12.45B | 0.94x | 0.94x | 2.40x | 4.28x |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $12.08B | 13.38x | 10.71x | 9.33x | 10.41x |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 6.02x | 6.42x | 7.70x | 7.46x |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.43B | 9.57x | 9.57x | 9.57x | 8.47x |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.37B | 3.27x | 2.62x | 2.84x | 3.08x |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 18.69x | 16.14x | 16.02x | 14.94x |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 11.32x | 9.91x | 9.00x | 12.12x |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 9.56x | 7.91x | 9.76x | 11.90x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
5.6x
Debt/Equity
0.70
Current Ratio
0.70
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
McCormick & Company, Incorporated Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)?
- The interest coverage ratio for MKC stock is 5.57x.
About McCormick & Company, Incorporated
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of a wide array of flavorful products, including spices, seasoning mixes, and condiments, to the food industry. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: Consumer and Flavor Solutions. The Consumer segment provides an extensive range of items such as spices, herbs, seasonings, sauces, and desserts. These are sold under numerous prominent brands across various regions: McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's Cholula Hot Sauce, Gourmet Garden, Club House, and OLD BAY in the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, Drogheria & Alimentari, and Vahiné throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); McCormick and DaQiao in China; and McCormick, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden in Australia. In addition, it offers specialized regional and ethnic brands like Zatarain's, Stubb's, Thai Kitchen, and Simply Asia, and also produces goods for private labels. Its customer base encompasses a broad spectrum of retailers, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, and e-commerce platforms. Distribution to these outlets occurs both directly and indirectly via distributors and wholesale foodservice providers. The Flavor Solutions segment caters to large-scale food manufacturers and the wider foodservice industry. It supplies essential ingredients such as seasoning blends, spices, herbs, condiments, coating systems, and complex flavor formulations. These products are delivered directly to clients or through a network of distributors. Founded in 1889, the company maintains its headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Brendan Foley