Tyson FoodsMEX:TSN 71 Interest Coverage is 4.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 7.34. GuruFocus rates MEX:TSN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,035.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,510 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tyson Foods ranks worse than 71.19% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Tyson Foods's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,844 Mil. Tyson Foods's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,749 Mil.
Tyson Foods's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.48.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tyson Foods's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:TSN'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 7.34 Max: 12.08
Current: 3.57
MEX:TSN's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 71.19% of 1510
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.64
vs MEX:TSN: 3.57
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Tyson Foods Interest Coverage Related Terms
Tyson Foods Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tyson Foods's Interest Coverage can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
MEX:TSN vs BG, ADM, CALM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Tyson Foods's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Tyson Foods Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tyson Foods's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tyson Foods's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) has a Interest Coverage of 4.48 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tyson Foods and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 7.34. Over the past decade, Tyson Foods' Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.09 to 12.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1075 out of 1510 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71.2%.
Is Tyson Foods' Interest Coverage too high?
Tyson Foods' current Interest Coverage of 4.48 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 7.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 12.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. Tyson Foods' value of 4.48 is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1075 out of 1510 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tyson Foods has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tyson Foods' Interest Coverage compare to BG and ADM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #1075 out of 1510 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tyson Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.64. Tyson Foods' value of 4.48 is 48.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Tyson Foods' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.09 to 12.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.34 vs. the industry median of 8.64, Tyson Foods has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.64, based on 1,510 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tyson Foods's current Interest Coverage of 4.48 is 48.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tyson Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tyson Foods's current Interest Coverage is 4.48, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 7.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tyson Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,035.47, compared to a current price of MXN1,012.30 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.48, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 7.34 and 48.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.64. Tyson Foods' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN), the current Interest Coverage is 4.48 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,012.30 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,035.47.
GuruFocus considers Tyson Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TSN:
Interest Coverage: 4.48 (39% below median its 10-year median of 7.34)
GF Value™: MXN1,035.47 vs. price of MXN1,012.30 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1075 of 1510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tyson Foods is a protein-focused food producer, selling raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Chicken and beef are its two largest segments, composing about 40% and 30% of sales, respectively. Prepared foods constituted 18% of fiscal 2025 sales and include brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, and Sara Lee. However, most of these are in product categories rife with competition where Tyson does not have a massive market share lead. Tyson sells some products overseas, but the international segment accounts for just 4% of total revenue. The company is an active acquirer, with more recent years' purchases focused on international and food-service markets.
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