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 687.51x is 14% above its 5-year average of 601.99x, around the middle of its 5-year range (76.34x–1097.40x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 2, 2026. 117.80% above its 12-month average of 315.66x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
687.51x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
315.66x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
315.66x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
601.99x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
473.07x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
536.90x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
320.14x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+117.80%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+117.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.21%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+45.33%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+28.05%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+114.75%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.47x
median of 75 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+10526.11%
vs the sector median at left
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Market Cap
$20.44B
Interest Coverage Ratio
687.51x
TTM Avg
315.66x
3Y Avg
315.66x
5Y Avg
601.99x
Market Cap
$21.02B
Interest Coverage Ratio
198.24x
TTM Avg
228.31x
3Y Avg
290.98x
5Y Avg
259.87x
Market Cap
$21.03B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.95x
TTM Avg
14.53x
3Y Avg
12.32x
5Y Avg
14.62x
Market Cap
$19.23B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-13.08x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$22.48B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.15x
TTM Avg
8.15x
3Y Avg
8.37x
5Y Avg
11.02x
Market Cap
$22.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
15.87x
TTM Avg
21.23x
3Y Avg
20.71x
5Y Avg
16.71x
Market Cap
$22.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
21.76x
TTM Avg
21.45x
3Y Avg
19.56x
5Y Avg
18.61x
Market Cap
$18.01B
Interest Coverage Ratio
37.23x
TTM Avg
35.61x
3Y Avg
33.83x
5Y Avg
54.53x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.44B | 687.51x | 315.66x | 315.66x | 601.99x |
| Amcor plc (AMCR)vs › | $20.59B | 2.55x | 3.02x | 4.76x | 5.41x |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $21.02B | 198.24x | 228.31x | 290.98x | 259.87x |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $21.03B | 18.95x | 14.53x | 12.32x | 14.62x |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $19.23B | -13.08x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $22.48B | 8.15x | 8.15x | 8.37x | 11.02x |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $22.67B | 15.87x | 21.23x | 20.71x | 16.71x |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $22.79B | 21.76x | 21.45x | 19.56x | 18.61x |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs › | $18.01B | 37.23x | 35.61x | 33.83x | 54.53x |
| Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)vs › | $17.80B | 1.79x | 1.79x | 1.79x | 1.79x |
Interest Coverage
687.5x
Debt/Equity
0.78
Current Ratio
1.41
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 687.51x |
| 2026-01-31 | 183.12x |
| 2025-11-01 | 76.34x |
| 2022-04-30 | 1097.40x |
| 2022-01-31 | 695.84x |
| 2021-10-30 | 691.13x |
| 2021-07-31 | 782.63x |
| 2021-05-01 | 859.15x |
| 2021-01-31 | 550.90x |
| 2020-10-31 | 91.64x |
| 2020-08-01 | 21.94x |
| 2020-05-02 | -60.78x |
| 2013-01-31 | 4941.24x |
| 2012-10-27 | 1571.97x |
| 2012-07-28 | 552.49x |
| 2012-04-28 | 2735.52x |
| 2012-01-31 | 804.91x |
| 2011-10-29 | 251.30x |
| 2011-07-30 | 269.80x |
| 2011-04-30 | 225.78x |
| 2011-01-31 | 273.77x |
| 2010-10-30 | 99.56x |
| 2010-07-31 | 104.00x |
| 2010-05-01 | 197.73x |
| 2010-01-31 | 77.02x |
| 2009-10-31 | 33.31x |
| 2009-08-01 | 15.87x |
| 2009-05-02 | 13.34x |
| 2009-01-31 | 24.10x |
| 2008-11-01 | 8.55x |
| 2008-08-02 | 7.09x |
| 2008-05-03 | 8.83x |
| 2008-01-31 | 22.23x |
| 2007-11-03 | 6.10x |
