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 9.85x is 21% above its 5-year average of 8.13x, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.02x–10.46x).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 18.35% above its 12-month average of 8.32x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
9.85x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
8.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
8.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
8.29x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
7.48x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
6.24x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
5.07x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+18.35%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+20.14%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+18.90%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+31.72%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+57.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+94.30%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
7.13x
median of 47 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+38.18%
vs the sector median at left
Constellation Brands, Inc.
Market Cap
$22.24B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.85x
TTM Avg
8.32x
3Y Avg
8.20x
5Y Avg
8.29x
Market Cap
$23.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
11.32x
TTM Avg
9.91x
3Y Avg
9.00x
5Y Avg
12.12x
Market Cap
$20.63B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.21x
TTM Avg
3.07x
3Y Avg
6.07x
5Y Avg
6.94x
Market Cap
$20.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.06x
TTM Avg
2.75x
3Y Avg
4.33x
5Y Avg
5.24x
Market Cap
$24.45B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.69x
TTM Avg
16.14x
3Y Avg
16.02x
5Y Avg
14.94x
Market Cap
$19.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.87x
TTM Avg
4.87x
3Y Avg
5.90x
5Y Avg
7.13x
Market Cap
$28.02B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.56x
TTM Avg
7.91x
3Y Avg
9.76x
5Y Avg
11.90x
Market Cap
$30.34B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.37x
TTM Avg
2.47x
3Y Avg
7.46x
5Y Avg
8.12x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $22.24B | 9.85x | 8.32x | 8.20x | 8.29x |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs › | $23.41B | 11.32x | 9.91x | 9.00x | 12.12x |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)vs › | $20.63B | 3.21x | 3.07x | 6.07x | 6.94x |
| Bunge Global S.A. (BG)vs › | $20.41B | 2.06x | 2.75x | 4.33x | 5.24x |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs › | $24.45B | 18.69x | 16.14x | 16.02x | 14.94x |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS)vs › | $19.08B | 4.87x | 4.87x | 5.90x | 7.13x |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $28.02B | 9.56x | 7.91x | 9.76x | 11.90x |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 5.29x | 4.79x | 4.82x | 4.92x |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs › | $30.34B | 2.37x | 2.47x | 7.46x | 8.12x |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $30.65B | -4.93x | 3.43x | 3.60x | 2.71x |
Interest Coverage
9.9x
Debt/Equity
1.39
Current Ratio
1.08
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 9.85x |
| 2026-02-28 | 6.02x |
| 2025-11-30 | 7.99x |
| 2025-08-31 | 9.82x |
| 2025-05-31 | 7.94x |
| 2025-02-28 | 8.74x |
| 2024-11-30 | 7.50x |
| 2024-08-31 | 10.46x |
| 2024-05-31 | 8.58x |
| 2024-02-29 | 6.16x |
| 2023-11-30 | 8.08x |
| 2023-08-31 | 8.79x |
| 2023-05-31 | 6.68x |
| 2023-02-28 | 5.02x |
| 2022-11-30 | 7.83x |
| 2022-08-31 | 9.13x |
| 2022-05-31 | 9.66x |
| 2022-02-28 | 7.52x |
| 2021-11-30 | 9.66x |
| 2021-08-31 | 7.49x |
| 2021-05-31 | 7.82x |
| 2021-02-28 | 5.81x |
| 2020-11-30 | 8.63x |
| 2020-08-31 | 8.75x |
| 2020-05-31 | 7.57x |
| 2020-02-29 | 5.73x |
| 2019-11-30 | 6.11x |
| 2019-08-31 | 7.34x |
| 2019-05-31 | 6.32x |
| 2019-02-28 | 4.80x |
| 2018-11-30 | 5.85x |
| 2018-08-31 | 8.60x |
| 2018-05-31 | 6.99x |
| 2018-02-28 | 5.80x |
| 2017-11-30 | 5.90x |
| 2017-08-31 | 8.81x |
| 2017-05-31 | 6.81x |
| 2017-02-28 | 5.77x |
| 2016-11-30 | 7.02x |
| 2016-08-31 | 6.78x |
| 2016-05-31 | 6.53x |
| 2016-02-29 | 4.92x |
| 2015-11-30 | 5.92x |
| 2015-08-31 | 6.20x |
| 2015-05-31 | 5.51x |
| 2015-02-28 | 4.40x |
| 2014-11-30 | 4.37x |
| 2014-08-31 | 4.46x |
| 2014-05-31 | 4.54x |
| 2014-02-28 | 3.72x |
| 2013-11-30 | 4.06x |
| 2013-08-31 | 4.40x |
| 2013-05-31 | 1.29x |
| 2013-02-28 | 2.11x |
| 2012-11-30 | 2.59x |
| 2012-08-31 | 2.39x |
| 2012-05-31 | 2.09x |
| 2012-02-29 | 1.66x |
| 2011-11-30 | 3.46x |
| 2011-08-31 | 3.41x |
| 2011-05-31 | 2.30x |
| 2011-02-28 | 2.02x |
| 2010-11-30 | 3.46x |
| 2010-08-31 | 2.65x |
| 2010-05-31 | 1.99x |
| 2010-02-28 | -0.66x |
| 2009-11-30 | 2.05x |
| 2009-08-31 | 2.04x |
| 2009-05-31 | 1.21x |
| 2009-02-28 | -3.65x |
| 2008-11-30 | 2.52x |
| 2008-08-31 | 0.27x |
| 2008-05-31 | 1.05x |
| 2008-02-29 | -2.30x |
| 2007-11-30 | 2.41x |
| 2007-08-31 | 1.35x |
| 2007-05-31 | 0.86x |
| 2007-02-28 | 2.92x |
| 2006-11-30 | 3.17x |
| 2006-08-31 | 1.84x |
| 2006-02-28 | 1.76x |
| 2005-11-30 | 5.32x |
| 2005-08-31 | 3.04x |
| 2005-05-31 | 2.49x |
| 2005-02-28 | 2.07x |
| 2004-11-30 | 6.00x |
| 2004-08-31 | 5.17x |
| 2004-05-31 | 3.47x |
| 2004-02-29 | 3.59x |
| 2003-11-30 | 5.07x |
| 2003-08-31 | 1.67x |
| 2003-05-31 | 2.47x |
| 2002-11-30 | 5.81x |
| 2002-08-31 | 4.41x |
