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 2.65x is in line with its 2-year average of 2.58x, around the middle of its 2-year range (0.26x–7.41x).
24.06% above its 12-month average of 2.14x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.73x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.65x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.14x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.58x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
2.58x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
3.35x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
3.45x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+24.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.63%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.63%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-20.99%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-23.14%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.67x
median of 85 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-60.27%
vs the sector median at left
Smurfit Westrock plc
Market Cap
$22.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.65x
TTM Avg
2.14x
3Y Avg
2.58x
5Y Avg
2.58x
Market Cap
$22.76B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.95x
TTM Avg
14.53x
3Y Avg
12.32x
5Y Avg
14.62x
Market Cap
$22.78B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
9.55x
3Y Avg
9.64x
5Y Avg
9.26x
Market Cap
$22.83B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4956.49x
TTM Avg
6538.68x
3Y Avg
8109.81x
5Y Avg
6324.09x
Market Cap
$23.51B
Interest Coverage Ratio
866.71x
TTM Avg
866.71x
3Y Avg
866.71x
5Y Avg
809.36x
Market Cap
$23.94B
Interest Coverage Ratio
34.68x
TTM Avg
19.77x
3Y Avg
22.78x
5Y Avg
20.79x
Market Cap
$24.03B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.15x
TTM Avg
8.15x
3Y Avg
8.37x
5Y Avg
11.02x
Market Cap
$20.88B
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.87x
TTM Avg
21.23x
3Y Avg
20.71x
5Y Avg
16.71x
Market Cap
$20.68B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.76x
TTM Avg
21.45x
3Y Avg
19.56x
5Y Avg
18.61x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) | $22.67B | 2.65x | 2.14x | 2.58x | 2.58x |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $22.76B | 18.95x | 14.53x | 12.32x | 14.62x |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $22.78B | N/A | 9.55x | 9.64x | 9.26x |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $22.83B | 4956.49x | 6538.68x | 8109.81x | 6324.09x |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $23.51B | 866.71x | 866.71x | 866.71x | 809.36x |
| Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs › | $23.94B | 34.68x | 19.77x | 22.78x | 20.79x |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $24.03B | 8.15x | 8.15x | 8.37x | 11.02x |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $20.88B | 15.87x | 21.23x | 20.71x | 16.71x |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $20.68B | 21.76x | 21.45x | 19.56x | 18.61x |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $19.76B | 198.24x | 228.31x | 290.98x | 259.87x |
Interest Coverage
2.6x
Debt/Equity
0.79
Current Ratio
1.45
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 | 1.73x |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.35x |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.98x |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.97x |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.65x |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.10x |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.96x |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.26x |
| 2024-06-30 | 7.41x |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.41x |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.09x |
| 2017-09-30 | 5.29x |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.26x |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.63x |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.18x |
| 2016-09-30 | 5.37x |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.39x |
| 2016-03-31 | 5.36x |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.92x |
| 2015-09-30 | 4.24x |
| 2015-06-30 | 4.78x |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.79x |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.68x |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.52x |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.85x |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.68x |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.50x |
| 2013-09-30 | 5.40x |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.19x |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.40x |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.61x |
| 2012-09-30 | 2.98x |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.93x |
| 2012-03-31 | 3.62x |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.07x |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.44x |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.62x |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.21x |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.02x |
| 2010-09-30 | 3.36x |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.12x |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.36x |
| 2009-12-31 | -1.35x |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.65x |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.41x |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.22x |
