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 8.12x is in line with its 5-year average of 8.29x, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.02x–10.46x).
2.45% below its 12-month average of 8.32x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-05-31): 9.85x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
8.12x
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
-2.45%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+8.56%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+30.19%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+60.14%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
7.63x
median of 50 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+6.49%
vs the sector median at left
Constellation Brands, Inc.
Market Cap
$21.11B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.12x
TTM Avg
8.32x
3Y Avg
8.20x
5Y Avg
8.29x
Market Cap
$21.68B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.69x
TTM Avg
16.14x
3Y Avg
16.02x
5Y Avg
14.94x
Market Cap
$22.40B
Interest Coverage Ratio
11.32x
TTM Avg
9.91x
3Y Avg
9.00x
5Y Avg
12.12x
Market Cap
$19.52B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.87x
TTM Avg
4.87x
3Y Avg
5.90x
5Y Avg
7.13x
Market Cap
$23.39B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.06x
TTM Avg
2.75x
3Y Avg
4.33x
5Y Avg
5.24x
Market Cap
$18.63B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.21x
TTM Avg
3.07x
3Y Avg
6.07x
5Y Avg
6.94x
Market Cap
$27.53B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.56x
TTM Avg
7.91x
3Y Avg
9.76x
5Y Avg
11.90x
Market Cap
$13.40B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.57x
TTM Avg
5.31x
3Y Avg
5.26x
5Y Avg
5.97x
Market Cap
$13.01B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.52x
TTM Avg
3.52x
3Y Avg
3.26x
5Y Avg
4.79x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $21.11B | 8.12x | 8.32x | 8.20x | 8.29x |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs › | $21.68B | 18.69x | 16.14x | 16.02x | 14.94x |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs › | $22.40B | 11.32x | 9.91x | 9.00x | 12.12x |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS)vs › | $19.52B | 4.87x | 4.87x | 5.90x | 7.13x |
| Bunge Global S.A. (BG)vs › | $23.39B | 2.06x | 2.75x | 4.33x | 5.24x |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)vs › | $18.63B | 3.21x | 3.07x | 6.07x | 6.94x |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $27.53B | 9.56x | 7.91x | 9.76x | 11.90x |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $13.40B | 5.57x | 5.31x | 5.26x | 5.97x |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $13.01B | 3.52x | 3.52x | 3.26x | 4.79x |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $29.32B | -4.93x | 3.43x | 3.60x | 2.71x |
Interest Coverage
8.1x
Debt/Equity
1.28
Current Ratio
0.91
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 |
