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 5.57x is in line with its 5-year average of 5.59x, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.74x–9.41x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, June 27, 2026. 2.01% above its 12-month average of 5.46x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.57x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
5.46x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
6.15x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
5.59x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
5.07x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.52%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.36%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+9.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
6.67x
median of 85 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-16.53%
vs the sector median at left
Wingstop Inc.
Market Cap
$2.98B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.57x
TTM Avg
5.46x
3Y Avg
6.15x
5Y Avg
5.59x
Market Cap
$2.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
79.72x
TTM Avg
227.35x
3Y Avg
227.35x
5Y Avg
118.92x
Market Cap
$2.54B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.16x
TTM Avg
1.16x
3Y Avg
0.90x
5Y Avg
8.47x
Market Cap
$2.02B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.77x
TTM Avg
1.69x
3Y Avg
1.82x
5Y Avg
2.54x
Market Cap
$3.96B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.19x
TTM Avg
5.49x
3Y Avg
8.45x
5Y Avg
7.83x
Market Cap
$1.54B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-36.82x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$1.30B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
66.78x
3Y Avg
57.41x
5Y Avg
48.42x
Market Cap
$1.19B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.21x
TTM Avg
4.21x
3Y Avg
7.29x
5Y Avg
7.79x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingstop Inc. (WING) | $2.98B | 5.57x | 5.46x | 6.15x | 5.59x |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs › | $2.79B | 79.72x | 227.35x | 227.35x | 118.92x |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $2.54B | 1.16x | 1.16x | 0.90x | 8.47x |
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)vs › | $2.19B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kohl's Corporation (KSS)vs › | $2.02B | 1.77x | 1.69x | 1.82x | 2.54x |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $3.96B | 6.19x | 5.49x | 8.45x | 7.83x |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $1.54B | -36.82x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs › | $1.30B | N/A | 66.78x | 57.41x | 48.42x |
| Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs › | $1.19B | 4.21x | 4.21x | 7.29x | 7.79x |
| Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN)vs › | $4.88B | 3.26x | 3.12x | 3.38x | 2.89x |
Interest Coverage
5.6x
Debt/Equity
-1.65
Current Ratio
2.97
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | 5.57x |
| 2026-03-28 | 5.46x |
| 2025-12-27 | 5.19x |
| 2025-09-27 | 5.55x |
| 2025-06-28 | 5.52x |
| 2025-03-29 | 5.23x |
| 2024-12-28 | 6.52x |
| 2024-09-28 | 7.76x |
| 2024-06-29 | 7.93x |
| 2024-03-30 | 9.41x |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.10x |
| 2023-09-30 | 6.78x |
| 2023-07-01 | 6.23x |
| 2023-04-01 | 5.61x |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.44x |
| 2022-09-24 | 4.19x |
| 2022-06-25 | 3.74x |
| 2022-03-26 | 3.96x |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.79x |
| 2021-09-25 | 5.59x |
| 2021-06-26 | 5.08x |
| 2021-03-27 | 5.24x |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.51x |
| 2020-09-26 | 3.25x |
| 2020-06-27 | 4.64x |
| 2020-03-28 | 3.25x |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.13x |
| 2019-09-28 | 2.82x |
| 2019-06-29 | 2.39x |
| 2019-03-30 | 2.67x |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.48x |
| 2018-09-29 | 4.07x |
| 2018-06-30 | 4.24x |
| 2018-03-31 | 5.51x |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.69x |
| 2017-09-30 | 6.68x |
| 2017-07-01 | 6.26x |
| 2017-04-01 | 6.56x |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.37x |
| 2016-09-24 | 4.37x |
| 2016-06-25 | 10.24x |
| 2016-03-26 | 10.02x |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.13x |
| 2015-09-26 | 7.32x |
| 2015-06-27 | 2.04x |
| 2015-03-31 | 6.29x |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.96x |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.58x |
| 2014-06-30 | 5.15x |
| 2014-03-31 | 5.70x |
