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 2.19x is 34% below its 5-year average of 3.31x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.49x–9.70x).
165.51% above its 12-month average of 0.82x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-28): 2.44x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.19x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
0.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.64x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
3.31x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
4.09x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
14.92x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
15.04x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+165.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-17.03%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-33.79%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-46.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-85.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-85.44%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
1.68x
median of 271 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+30.36%
vs the sector median at left
Papa John's International, Inc.
Market Cap
$644.22M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.19x
TTM Avg
0.82x
3Y Avg
2.64x
5Y Avg
3.31x
Market Cap
$633.95M
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.92x
TTM Avg
0.49x
3Y Avg
0.49x
5Y Avg
1.66x
Market Cap
$654.77M
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.02x
TTM Avg
2.55x
3Y Avg
3.36x
5Y Avg
2.91x
Market Cap
$611.95M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-83.62x
TTM Avg
11.91x
3Y Avg
11.91x
5Y Avg
11.91x
Market Cap
$607.08M
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.17x
TTM Avg
3.41x
3Y Avg
3.35x
5Y Avg
12.24x
Market Cap
$687.53M
Interest Coverage Ratio
1728.82x
TTM Avg
910.57x
3Y Avg
524.66x
5Y Avg
368.38x
Market Cap
$713.60M
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.59x
TTM Avg
2.91x
3Y Avg
3.75x
5Y Avg
4.47x
Market Cap
$528.71M
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4033.28x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) | $644.22M | 2.19x | 0.82x | 2.64x | 3.31x |
| Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs › | $633.95M | 0.92x | 0.49x | 0.49x | 1.66x |
| First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG)vs › | $654.77M | 2.02x | 2.55x | 3.36x | 2.91x |
| Tron Inc. (TRON)vs › | $611.95M | -83.62x | 11.91x | 11.91x | 11.91x |
| Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (BWMX)vs › | $607.08M | 4.17x | 3.41x | 3.35x | 12.24x |
| Legacy Housing Corporation (LEGH)vs › | $687.53M | 1728.82x | 910.57x | 524.66x | 368.38x |
| Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN)vs › | $713.60M | 3.59x | 2.91x | 3.75x | 4.47x |
| XMAX, Inc. (XMAX)vs › | $558.75M | -25.00x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Solid Power, Inc. (SLDP)vs › | $528.71M | -4033.28x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS)vs › | $486.72M | -68.01x | 4.81x | 4.81x | 9.40x |
Interest Coverage
2.2x
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
0.83
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-28 | 2.44x |
| 2026-03-29 | -2.49x |
| 2025-12-28 | 0.24x |
| 2025-09-28 | 1.63x |
| 2025-06-29 | 2.31x |
| 2025-03-30 | 2.38x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.96x |
| 2024-09-29 | 6.14x |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.59x |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.05x |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.61x |
| 2023-09-24 | 2.80x |
| 2023-06-25 | 3.10x |
| 2023-03-26 | 4.19x |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.97x |
| 2022-09-25 | 2.55x |
| 2022-06-26 | 6.40x |
| 2022-03-27 | 3.39x |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.81x |
| 2021-09-26 | 9.70x |
| 2021-06-27 | 12.23x |
| 2021-03-28 | 12.85x |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.40x |
| 2020-09-27 | 6.75x |
| 2020-06-28 | 8.42x |
| 2020-03-29 | 3.90x |
| 2019-12-31 | -0.03x |
| 2019-09-29 | 1.16x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.33x |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.88x |
| 2018-12-31 | -1.04x |
| 2018-09-30 | -2.31x |
| 2018-07-01 | 4.38x |
| 2018-04-01 | 5.38x |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.06x |
| 2017-09-24 | 13.06x |
| 2017-06-25 | 21.16x |
| 2017-03-26 | 24.13x |
| 2016-12-31 | 29.61x |
| 2016-09-25 | 19.01x |
| 2016-06-26 | 22.58x |
| 2016-03-27 | 28.81x |
| 2015-12-31 | 30.80x |
| 2015-09-27 | 23.25x |
| 2015-06-28 | 26.11x |
| 2015-03-29 | 31.14x |
| 2014-12-31 | 31.79x |
| 2014-09-28 | 22.61x |
| 2014-06-29 | 27.69x |
| 2014-03-30 | 43.48x |
| 2013-12-31 | 52.65x |
| 2013-09-29 | 33.20x |
| 2013-06-30 | 58.97x |
| 2013-03-31 | 44.08x |
| 2012-12-31 | 57.12x |
| 2012-09-23 | 74.67x |
| 2012-06-24 | 279.62x |
| 2012-03-25 | 94.64x |
| 2011-12-31 | 75.46x |
| 2011-09-25 | 60.13x |
| 2011-06-26 | 217.67x |
| 2011-03-27 | 44.75x |
| 2010-12-31 | 16.52x |
| 2010-09-26 | 9.73x |
| 2010-06-27 | 20.07x |
| 2010-03-28 | 27.58x |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.50x |
| 2009-09-27 | 15.31x |
| 2009-06-28 | 17.08x |
| 2009-03-29 | 21.43x |
| 2008-09-28 | 3.60x |
| 2008-06-29 | 3.64x |
| 2008-03-30 | 8.05x |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.48x |
| 2007-09-30 | 2.78x |
| 2007-07-01 | 7.30x |
| 2007-04-01 | 15.87x |
| 2006-09-24 | 32.48x |
| 2006-06-25 | 91.76x |
| 2006-03-26 | 31.47x |
| 2005-09-25 | 9.91x |
| 2005-06-26 | 5.61x |
| 2005-03-27 | 11.28x |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.69x |
| 2004-06-27 | -3.74x |
| 2004-03-28 | 10.62x |
| 2003-12-31 | 8.69x |
| 2003-09-28 | 4.85x |
| 2002-12-31 | 9.81x |
| 2002-09-29 | 9.48x |
