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Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.65x

The interest coverage ratio for Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) is 2.65x as of Monday, June 15, 2026.

SW Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

2.65x

SW Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)$22.72B2.65xN/AN/AN/A
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs ›$21.06B-13.08xN/AN/AN/A
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs ›$24.64B21.76x21.45x19.56x18.61x
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs ›$20.11B866.71x866.71x866.71x557.81x
Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs ›$19.19B0.93x1.33x1.33x1.14x
International Paper Company (IP)vs ›$19.14B-7.58x1.96x2.92x2.76x
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs ›$16.55B29.55x31.65x31.19x52.95x
Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)vs ›$16.39B21.22x24.05x31.68x35.08x
Ball Corporation (BALL)vs ›$15.17B4.43x3.91x3.41x3.82x
DraftKings Inc. (DKNG)vs ›$14.39B-0.79xN/AN/AN/A

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

2.6x

Debt/Equity

0.75

Current Ratio

1.48

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Smurfit Westrock Plc Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Smurfit Westrock Plc Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)?
The interest coverage ratio for SW stock is 2.65x.

About Smurfit Westrock Plc

Smurfit Westrock Plc, operating through its various group entities, is dedicated to the creation, supply, and sale of a wide array of paper-based packaging solutions across Ireland and globally. The company primarily produces containerboard, which it either transforms into corrugated containers for its own use or distributes to other businesses. Its extensive product range also features diverse paper types, including board for consumer packaging, sack paper, graphic paper, and both solid and graphic board. Beyond these materials, Smurfit Westrock offers a comprehensive selection of paper-based packaging items, such as consumer packaging, robust solid board packaging, paper sacks, and unique options like bag-in-box systems. The firm further manufactures linerboard, corrugated medium, various grades of paperboard, and non-packaging paper. Additionally, it develops converted products like folding cartons and corrugated boxes, alongside other goods. A key aspect of their operations involves creating packaging from recycled paper, and they also provide packaging machinery. Smurfit Westrock primarily caters to a broad clientele across sectors such as food and beverage, online retail, general commerce, consumer products, industrial applications, and the foodservice industry. The company was established in 1934 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Dublin
100,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Packaging & Containers
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
CEO
Anthony Paul J. Smurfit