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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

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)5.57xN/AN/AN/A
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)$13.38B9.21x11.21x14.51x22.69x
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)$12.45B0.94x0.94x2.40x4.28x
The Clorox Company (CLX)$12.08B13.38x10.71x9.33x10.41x
General Mills, Inc. (GIS)$18.02B6.02x6.42x7.70x7.46x
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)$7.43B9.57x9.57x9.57x8.47x
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)$6.37B3.27x2.62x2.84x3.08x
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)$21.29B18.69x16.14x16.02x14.94x
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)$23.34B11.32x9.91x9.00x12.12x
Dollar General Corporation (DG)$24.02B9.56x7.91x9.76x11.90x

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.

Hunt Valley, MD
14,100 employees
Consumer Defensive / Packaged Foods
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
CEO
Brendan Foley