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 3.88x is 10% below its 5-year average of 4.31x, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.20x–8.47x).
14.68% below its 12-month average of 4.55x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 5.22x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.88x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.55x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
2.95x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
4.31x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
5.86x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
6.02x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-14.68%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+31.50%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-10.02%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-33.78%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-35.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.88x
median of 82 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-43.65%
vs the sector median at left
Amgen Inc.
Market Cap
$206.42B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.88x
TTM Avg
4.55x
3Y Avg
2.95x
5Y Avg
4.31x
Market Cap
$195.43B
Interest Coverage Ratio
30.34x
TTM Avg
54.30x
3Y Avg
123.94x
5Y Avg
139.58x
Market Cap
$224.15B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.71x
TTM Avg
5.17x
3Y Avg
6.77x
5Y Avg
10.10x
Market Cap
$179.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
11.43x
TTM Avg
6.56x
3Y Avg
7.26x
5Y Avg
7.18x
Market Cap
$178.87B
Interest Coverage Ratio
23.60x
TTM Avg
17.46x
3Y Avg
17.67x
5Y Avg
16.77x
Market Cap
$247.58B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.11x
TTM Avg
7.03x
3Y Avg
5.51x
5Y Avg
4.49x
Market Cap
$157.59B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.78x
TTM Avg
5.55x
3Y Avg
10.96x
5Y Avg
11.04x
Market Cap
$141.00B
Interest Coverage Ratio
19.38x
TTM Avg
19.02x
3Y Avg
23.18x
5Y Avg
23.65x
Market Cap
$130.60B
Interest Coverage Ratio
357.95x
TTM Avg
357.95x
3Y Avg
174.48x
5Y Avg
123.56x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $206.42B | 3.88x | 4.55x | 2.95x | 4.31x |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)vs › | $195.43B | 30.34x | 54.30x | 123.94x | 139.58x |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)vs › | $224.15B | 5.71x | 5.17x | 6.77x | 10.10x |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)vs › | $179.79B | 11.43x | 6.56x | 7.26x | 7.18x |
| Abbott Laboratories (ABT)vs › | $178.87B | 23.60x | 17.46x | 17.67x | 16.77x |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)vs › | $247.58B | 8.11x | 7.03x | 5.51x | 4.49x |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs › | $157.59B | 5.78x | 5.55x | 10.96x | 11.04x |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs › | $141.00B | 19.38x | 19.02x | 23.18x | 23.65x |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $130.60B | 357.95x | 357.95x | 174.48x | 123.56x |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $130.22B | 7.26x | 6.11x | 6.76x | 6.22x |
Interest Coverage
3.9x
Debt/Equity
4.90
Current Ratio
1.37
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 | 5.22x |
| 2026-03-31 | 4.06x |
| 2025-12-31 | 6.04x |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.69x |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.73x |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.63x |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.09x |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.64x |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.36x |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.20x |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.55x |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.66x |
| 2023-06-30 | 3.57x |
| 2023-03-31 | 3.54x |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.37x |
| 2022-09-30 | 7.23x |
| 2022-06-30 | 6.63x |
| 2022-03-31 | 8.47x |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.88x |
| 2021-09-30 | 8.03x |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.95x |
| 2021-03-31 | 7.47x |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.31x |
| 2020-09-30 | 8.12x |
| 2020-06-30 | 7.85x |
| 2020-03-31 | 6.81x |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.80x |
| 2019-09-30 | 7.91x |
| 2019-06-30 | 8.07x |
| 2019-03-31 | 7.21x |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.77x |
| 2018-09-30 | 6.54x |
| 2018-06-30 | 8.16x |
| 2018-03-31 | 8.07x |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.76x |
| 2017-09-30 | 7.50x |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.40x |
| 2017-03-31 | 7.95x |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.58x |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.78x |
| 2016-06-30 | 7.60x |
| 2016-03-31 | 8.17x |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.16x |
| 2015-09-30 | 8.29x |
| 2015-06-30 | 7.49x |
| 2015-03-31 | 8.02x |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.59x |
| 2014-09-30 | 5.45x |
| 2014-06-30 | 6.74x |
| 2014-03-31 | 5.27x |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.55x |
| 2013-09-30 | 6.57x |
| 2013-06-30 | 6.43x |
| 2013-03-31 | 5.48x |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.74x |
| 2012-09-30 | 5.25x |
| 2012-06-30 | 6.21x |
| 2012-03-31 | 6.29x |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.96x |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.32x |
| 2011-06-30 | 10.92x |
| 2011-03-31 | 9.58x |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.59x |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.86x |
| 2010-06-30 | 10.32x |
| 2010-03-31 | 10.21x |
| 2009-12-31 | 7.91x |
| 2009-09-30 | 11.55x |
| 2009-06-30 | 9.71x |
| 2009-03-31 | 8.99x |