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 0.63x is 86% below its 5-year average of 4.54x, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.63x–7.06x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 84.30% below its 12-month average of 4.02x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
0.63x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.02x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
4.47x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
4.73x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
3.92x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
5.30x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-84.30%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-85.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-86.67%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-83.91%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-88.10%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-90.68%
vs the sector median at left
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Market Cap
$60.26B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.63x
TTM Avg
4.02x
3Y Avg
4.47x
5Y Avg
4.73x
Market Cap
$62.18B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.69x
TTM Avg
10.46x
3Y Avg
10.41x
5Y Avg
11.51x
Market Cap
$54.46B
Interest Coverage Ratio
10.58x
TTM Avg
17.48x
3Y Avg
14.63x
5Y Avg
11.63x
Market Cap
$68.46B
Interest Coverage Ratio
11.38x
TTM Avg
9.10x
3Y Avg
7.54x
5Y Avg
6.16x
Market Cap
$71.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
81.69x
TTM Avg
77.00x
3Y Avg
76.06x
5Y Avg
87.20x
Market Cap
$48.18B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
75.36x
3Y Avg
70.16x
5Y Avg
63.82x
Market Cap
$44.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
35.54x
TTM Avg
35.85x
3Y Avg
30.16x
5Y Avg
28.81x
Market Cap
$79.64B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.61x
TTM Avg
6.58x
3Y Avg
6.49x
5Y Avg
6.37x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) | $60.26B | 0.63x | 4.02x | 4.47x | 4.73x |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs › | $62.18B | 8.69x | 10.46x | 10.41x | 11.51x |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs › | $54.46B | 10.58x | 17.48x | 14.63x | 11.63x |
| Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)vs › | $68.46B | 11.38x | 9.10x | 7.54x | 6.16x |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $71.62B | 81.69x | 77.00x | 76.06x | 87.20x |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)vs › | $48.18B | N/A | 75.36x | 70.16x | 63.82x |
| Humana Inc. (HUM)vs › | $46.67B | 2.30x | 2.38x | 5.10x | 7.90x |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)vs › | $44.93B | 35.54x | 35.85x | 30.16x | 28.81x |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $79.64B | 6.61x | 6.58x | 6.49x | 6.37x |
| IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)vs › | $40.61B | 3.14x | 3.21x | 3.42x | 3.19x |
Interest Coverage
0.6x
Debt/Equity
0.76
Current Ratio
1.11
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 0.63x |
| 2025-12-31 | 5.55x |
| 2025-09-30 | 4.50x |
| 2025-06-30 | 5.80x |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.62x |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.92x |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.01x |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.39x |
| 2024-03-31 | 5.87x |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.95x |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.09x |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.61x |
| 2023-03-31 | 5.32x |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.74x |
| 2022-09-30 | 4.70x |
| 2022-06-30 | 5.42x |
| 2022-03-31 | 5.81x |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.06x |
| 2021-09-30 | 4.46x |
| 2021-06-30 | 4.28x |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.50x |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.52x |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.07x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.65x |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.76x |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.68x |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.79x |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.01x |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.80x |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.85x |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.15x |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.81x |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.01x |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.49x |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.82x |
| 2017-06-30 | -1.21x |
| 2017-03-31 | 5.19x |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.54x |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.01x |
| 2016-06-30 | 5.32x |
| 2016-03-31 | 4.71x |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.63x |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.98x |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.30x |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.22x |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.59x |
| 2014-09-30 | 11.17x |
| 2014-06-30 | 13.48x |
| 2014-03-31 | 11.55x |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.12x |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.26x |
| 2013-06-30 | 11.57x |
| 2013-03-31 | 10.89x |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.20x |
| 2012-09-30 | 11.02x |
| 2012-06-30 | 12.88x |
| 2012-03-31 | 10.91x |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.46x |
| 2011-09-30 | 19.62x |
| 2011-06-30 | 20.13x |
| 2011-03-31 | 18.41x |
| 2010-12-31 | 26.56x |
| 2010-09-30 | 29.34x |
| 2010-06-30 | 32.32x |
| 2010-03-31 | 32.03x |
| 2009-12-31 | 33.08x |
| 2009-09-30 | 31.90x |
| 2009-06-30 | 38.25x |
| 2009-03-31 | 48.12x |
| 2008-12-31 | 53.47x |