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 10.01x is 47% below its 5-year average of 18.75x, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.57x–33.72x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 27.50% below its 12-month average of 13.80x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
10.01x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
13.80x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
20.10x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
18.75x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
14.33x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
12.25x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
10.07x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-27.50%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-50.22%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-46.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-30.19%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-18.30%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-0.68%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.47x
median of 77 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+54.65%
vs the sector median at left
Packaging Corporation of America
Market Cap
$22.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
10.01x
TTM Avg
13.80x
3Y Avg
20.10x
5Y Avg
18.75x
Market Cap
$21.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
198.24x
TTM Avg
228.31x
3Y Avg
290.98x
5Y Avg
259.87x
Market Cap
$23.90B
Interest Coverage Ratio
866.71x
TTM Avg
866.71x
3Y Avg
866.71x
5Y Avg
557.81x
Market Cap
$24.27B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.76x
TTM Avg
21.45x
3Y Avg
19.56x
5Y Avg
18.61x
Market Cap
$24.42B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.15x
TTM Avg
8.15x
3Y Avg
8.37x
5Y Avg
11.02x
Market Cap
$24.92B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.65x
TTM Avg
2.29x
3Y Avg
5.63x
5Y Avg
6.46x
Market Cap
$24.81B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4956.49x
TTM Avg
6538.68x
3Y Avg
8109.81x
5Y Avg
6324.09x
Market Cap
$19.39B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-13.08x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) | $22.62B | 10.01x | 13.80x | 20.10x | 18.75x |
| Amcor plc (AMCR)vs › | $21.72B | 2.55x | 3.02x | 4.76x | 5.41x |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $21.20B | 198.24x | 228.31x | 290.98x | 259.87x |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $23.90B | 866.71x | 866.71x | 866.71x | 557.81x |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $24.27B | 21.76x | 21.45x | 19.56x | 18.61x |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $24.42B | 8.15x | 8.15x | 8.37x | 11.02x |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $24.92B | 2.65x | 2.29x | 5.63x | 6.46x |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $24.81B | 4956.49x | 6538.68x | 8109.81x | 6324.09x |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $19.39B | -13.08x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $26.32B | 18.95x | 14.53x | 12.32x | 14.62x |
Interest Coverage
10.0x
Debt/Equity
0.95
Current Ratio
3.07
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 | 10.01x |
| 2026-03-31 | 8.36x |
| 2025-12-31 | 8.35x |
| 2025-09-30 | 16.81x |
| 2025-06-30 | 25.47x |
| 2025-03-31 | 21.73x |
| 2024-12-31 | 25.83x |
| 2024-09-30 | 33.72x |
| 2024-06-30 | 26.54x |
| 2024-03-31 | 20.42x |
| 2023-12-31 | 23.56x |
| 2023-09-30 | 21.02x |
| 2023-06-30 | 19.48x |
| 2023-03-31 | 17.58x |
| 2022-12-31 | 19.07x |
| 2022-09-30 | 22.44x |
| 2022-06-30 | 22.91x |
| 2022-03-31 | 18.69x |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.57x |
| 2021-09-30 | 15.19x |
| 2021-06-30 | 12.07x |
| 2021-03-31 | 10.88x |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.27x |
| 2020-09-30 | 8.93x |
| 2020-06-30 | 7.80x |
| 2020-03-31 | 11.04x |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.87x |
| 2019-09-30 | 12.17x |
| 2019-06-30 | 12.52x |
| 2019-03-31 | 11.43x |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.91x |
| 2018-09-30 | 12.49x |
| 2018-06-30 | 11.33x |
| 2018-03-31 | 8.25x |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.00x |
| 2017-09-30 | 9.55x |
| 2017-06-30 | 9.29x |
| 2017-03-31 | 8.47x |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.91x |
| 2016-09-30 | 8.82x |
| 2016-06-30 | 8.90x |
| 2016-03-31 | 8.37x |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.89x |
| 2015-09-30 | 10.11x |
| 2015-06-30 | 8.90x |
| 2015-03-31 | 8.18x |
| 2014-12-31 | 7.46x |
| 2014-09-30 | 8.16x |
| 2014-06-30 | 8.42x |
| 2014-03-31 | 7.74x |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.34x |
| 2013-09-30 | 12.00x |
| 2013-06-30 | 11.98x |
| 2013-03-31 | 11.52x |
| 2012-12-31 | 10.47x |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.01x |
| 2012-06-30 | 6.33x |
| 2012-03-31 | 17.46x |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.30x |
| 2011-09-30 | 10.58x |
| 2011-06-30 | 10.74x |
| 2011-03-31 | 9.55x |
| 2010-12-31 | 12.75x |
| 2010-09-30 | -1.56x |
| 2010-06-30 | 8.37x |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.85x |
| 2009-12-31 | 7.91x |
| 2009-09-30 | 10.75x |
| 2009-06-30 | 15.42x |
| 2009-03-31 | 5.68x |
| 2008-09-30 | 8.51x |
| 2008-06-30 | 7.83x |
| 2008-03-31 | 9.07x |
