Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). 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 30.32x is 87% below its 5-year average of 238.26x, near the low end of its 5-year range (26.53x–546.27x).
10.08% below its 12-month average of 33.72x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 36.78x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
30.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
33.72x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
216.89x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
238.26x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
277.47x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
145.65x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
179.37x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.08%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-86.02%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-87.27%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-89.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-79.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-83.10%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
3.25x
median of 132 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+834.36%
vs the sector median at left
Perdoceo Education Corporation
Market Cap
$1.99B
Interest Coverage Ratio
30.32x
TTM Avg
33.72x
3Y Avg
216.89x
5Y Avg
238.26x
Market Cap
$1.80B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
78.13x
3Y Avg
79.72x
5Y Avg
66.77x
Market Cap
$2.28B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.72x
TTM Avg
4.29x
3Y Avg
4.85x
5Y Avg
3.44x
Market Cap
$1.63B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.97x
TTM Avg
6.35x
3Y Avg
8.65x
5Y Avg
11.57x
Market Cap
$2.39B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.39x
TTM Avg
0.81x
3Y Avg
0.98x
5Y Avg
1.73x
Market Cap
$2.48B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.59x
TTM Avg
3.91x
3Y Avg
3.83x
5Y Avg
4.07x
Market Cap
$1.49B
Interest Coverage Ratio
56.48x
TTM Avg
60.42x
3Y Avg
47.97x
5Y Avg
2075.64x
Market Cap
$2.51B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.59x
TTM Avg
3.91x
3Y Avg
3.83x
5Y Avg
4.07x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) | $1.99B | 30.32x | 33.72x | 216.89x | 238.26x |
| Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA)vs › | $1.80B | N/A | 78.13x | 79.72x | 66.77x |
| The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE)vs › | $2.28B | 2.72x | 4.29x | 4.85x | 3.44x |
| Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA)vs › | $1.63B | 5.97x | 6.35x | 8.65x | 11.57x |
| Newell Brands Inc. (NWL)vs › | $2.39B | 1.39x | 0.81x | 0.98x | 1.73x |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)vs › | $2.48B | 4.59x | 3.91x | 3.83x | 4.07x |
| J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF)vs › | $1.49B | 56.48x | 60.42x | 47.97x | 2075.64x |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.50B | -0.53x | 1.61x | 1.58x | 1.58x |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)vs › | $2.51B | 4.59x | 3.91x | 3.83x | 4.07x |
| Afya Limited (AFYA)vs › | $1.24B | 2.41x | 2.58x | 2.37x | 5.72x |
Interest Coverage
30.3x
Debt/Equity
0.05
Current Ratio
4.69
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 | 36.78x |
| 2026-03-31 | 41.36x |
| 2025-12-31 | 26.53x |
| 2025-09-30 | 32.01x |
| 2025-06-30 | 31.91x |
| 2025-03-31 | 30.75x |
| 2024-12-31 | 442.56x |
| 2024-09-30 | 546.27x |
| 2024-06-30 | 410.77x |
| 2024-03-31 | 138.14x |
| 2023-12-31 | 137.44x |
| 2023-09-30 | 444.05x |
| 2023-06-30 | 500.98x |
| 2023-03-31 | 456.17x |
| 2022-12-31 | 222.29x |
| 2022-09-30 | 305.46x |
| 2022-06-30 | 342.89x |
| 2022-03-31 | 424.20x |
| 2021-09-30 | 66.19x |
| 2021-06-30 | 128.44x |
| 2021-03-31 | 372.63x |
| 2020-12-31 | 882.66x |
| 2020-09-30 | 763.67x |
| 2020-06-30 | 869.02x |
| 2020-03-31 | 909.83x |
| 2019-12-31 | 762.21x |
| 2019-09-30 | 564.98x |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.60x |
| 2019-03-31 | 713.60x |
| 2018-12-31 | 56.38x |
| 2018-09-30 | 178.55x |
| 2018-06-30 | 106.63x |
| 2018-03-31 | 188.34x |
| 2017-12-31 | 96.50x |
| 2017-09-30 | 39.82x |
| 2017-06-30 | 80.57x |
| 2017-03-31 | 86.56x |
| 2016-12-31 | -486.15x |
| 2016-09-30 | -6.03x |
| 2016-06-30 | 149.05x |
| 2016-03-31 | 29.57x |
| 2015-12-31 | -11.80x |
| 2015-09-30 | -63.49x |
| 2015-06-30 | -54.89x |
| 2015-03-31 | -151.86x |
| 2014-12-31 | -39.12x |
| 2014-09-30 | -435.61x |
| 2014-06-30 | -308.67x |
| 2014-03-31 | -591.01x |
| 2013-12-31 | -243.76x |
| 2013-09-30 | -328.46x |
| 2013-06-30 | -298.24x |
| 2013-03-31 | -25.64x |
| 2012-12-31 | -419.65x |
| 2012-09-30 | -2193.05x |
| 2012-06-30 | -3860.61x |
| 2012-03-31 | 1260.30x |
| 2011-12-31 | -367.12x |
| 2011-10-31 | 367.30x |
| 2011-06-30 | 3445.00x |
| 2011-03-31 | 4355.19x |
| 2010-12-31 | 81.59x |
| 2010-09-30 | 1316.90x |
| 2010-06-30 | 3023.50x |
| 2010-03-31 | 6777.23x |
| 2009-12-31 | 702.51x |
| 2009-09-30 | 3227.40x |
| 2009-06-30 | 1007.36x |
| 2009-03-31 | 3543.00x |
| 2008-09-30 | -41.48x |
| 2008-06-30 | 56.63x |
| 2008-03-31 | 77.11x |
