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 5.88x is 33% below its 5-year average of 8.80x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.84x–14.52x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 4.53% above its 12-month average of 5.62x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.88x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
5.62x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
8.46x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
9.28x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
16.96x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
29.10x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
26.37x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.53%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-30.50%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-36.66%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-65.33%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-79.80%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-77.71%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-13.17%
vs the sector median at left
Biogen Inc.
Market Cap
$29.99B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.88x
TTM Avg
5.62x
3Y Avg
8.46x
5Y Avg
9.28x
Market Cap
$30.60B
Interest Coverage Ratio
133.66x
TTM Avg
81.27x
3Y Avg
57.81x
5Y Avg
48.16x
Market Cap
$30.72B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.14x
TTM Avg
5.67x
3Y Avg
11.29x
5Y Avg
26.04x
Market Cap
$30.74B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-11.24x
TTM Avg
4.28x
3Y Avg
3.30x
5Y Avg
3.63x
Market Cap
$28.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
16.32x
TTM Avg
15.71x
3Y Avg
16.43x
5Y Avg
18.17x
Market Cap
$32.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
49.83x
TTM Avg
40.70x
3Y Avg
32.97x
5Y Avg
24.93x
Market Cap
$32.40B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.80x
TTM Avg
14.41x
3Y Avg
13.27x
5Y Avg
12.34x
Market Cap
$27.44B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.99x
TTM Avg
1.99x
3Y Avg
1.99x
5Y Avg
1.99x
Market Cap
$33.22B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.72x
TTM Avg
2.21x
3Y Avg
1.60x
5Y Avg
1.60x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biogen Inc. (BIIB) | $29.99B | 5.88x | 5.62x | 8.46x | 9.28x |
| ResMed Inc. (RMD)vs › | $30.60B | 133.66x | 81.27x | 57.81x | 48.16x |
| GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)vs › | $30.72B | 6.14x | 5.67x | 11.29x | 26.04x |
| Centene Corp. (CNC)vs › | $30.74B | -11.24x | 4.28x | 3.30x | 3.63x |
| Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD)vs › | $28.62B | 16.32x | 15.71x | 16.43x | 18.17x |
| DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)vs › | $32.20B | 49.83x | 40.70x | 32.97x | 24.93x |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs › | $32.40B | 14.80x | 14.41x | 13.27x | 12.34x |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY)vs › | $27.44B | 1.99x | 1.99x | 1.99x | 1.99x |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs › | $33.22B | 2.72x | 2.21x | 1.60x | 1.60x |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)vs › | $25.72B | 5.79x | 5.88x | 7.29x | 9.45x |
Interest Coverage
5.9x
Debt/Equity
0.38
Current Ratio
2.68
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 | 5.88x |
| 2026-03-31 | 5.88x |
| 2025-12-31 | -0.84x |
| 2025-09-30 | 9.11x |
| 2025-06-30 | 8.10x |
| 2025-03-31 | 12.21x |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.48x |
| 2024-09-30 | 9.65x |
| 2024-06-30 | 5.98x |
| 2024-03-31 | 9.98x |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.17x |
| 2023-09-30 | 5.03x |
| 2023-06-30 | 14.05x |
| 2023-03-31 | 9.19x |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.19x |
| 2022-09-30 | 14.52x |
| 2022-06-30 | 14.23x |
| 2022-03-31 | 7.93x |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.65x |
| 2021-09-30 | 12.06x |
| 2021-06-30 | 8.35x |
| 2021-03-31 | 15.05x |
| 2020-12-31 | -5.90x |
| 2020-09-30 | 19.30x |
| 2020-06-30 | 29.92x |
| 2020-03-31 | 41.08x |
| 2019-12-31 | 38.65x |
| 2019-09-30 | 39.44x |
| 2019-06-30 | 41.00x |
| 2019-03-31 | 31.37x |
| 2018-12-31 | 29.21x |
| 2018-09-30 | 34.64x |
| 2018-06-30 | 23.47x |
| 2018-03-31 | 30.39x |
| 2017-12-31 | 23.65x |
| 2017-09-30 | 26.76x |
| 2017-06-30 | 18.88x |
| 2017-03-31 | 16.16x |
| 2016-12-31 | 13.68x |
| 2016-09-30 | 21.60x |
| 2016-06-30 | 22.16x |
| 2016-03-31 | 21.78x |
| 2015-12-31 | 17.33x |
| 2015-09-30 | 87.94x |
| 2015-06-30 | 212.60x |
| 2015-03-31 | 166.85x |
| 2014-12-31 | 156.72x |
| 2014-09-30 | 155.75x |
| 2014-06-30 | 139.26x |
| 2014-03-31 | 88.34x |
| 2013-12-31 | 102.80x |
| 2013-09-30 | 103.72x |
| 2013-06-30 | 89.32x |
| 2013-03-31 | 44.15x |
| 2012-12-31 | 32.39x |
| 2012-09-30 | 59.06x |
| 2012-06-30 | 72.25x |
| 2012-03-31 | 49.91x |
| 2011-12-31 | 54.58x |
| 2011-09-30 | 61.62x |
| 2011-06-30 | 48.91x |
| 2011-03-31 | 4.52x |
| 2010-12-31 | 37.39x |
| 2010-09-30 | 20.87x |
| 2010-06-30 | 43.99x |
| 2010-03-31 | 36.59x |
| 2009-12-31 | 46.75x |
| 2009-09-30 | 45.20x |
| 2009-06-30 | 23.97x |
| 2009-03-31 | 30.80x |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.25x |
| 2008-09-30 | 42.70x |
| 2008-06-30 | 21.35x |
| 2008-03-31 | 15.64x |
| 2007-12-31 | 14.11x |
| 2007-09-30 | 6.59x |
| 2007-06-30 | 108.65x |
| 2007-03-31 | 447.52x |
| 2006-12-31 | 602.89x |
| 2006-09-30 | 2666.59x |
| 2006-06-30 | -610.08x |
| 2006-03-31 | 590.41x |
| 2005-09-30 | 37.07x |
| 2005-06-30 | 16.25x |
| 2005-03-31 | 10.89x |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.69x |
| 2004-09-30 | 23.74x |
| 2004-06-30 | -0.43x |
| 2004-03-31 | -22.02x |
| 2003-09-30 | 15.36x |
| 2003-06-30 | 8.88x |
| 2003-03-31 | 12.81x |
