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 7.63x is 17% below its 5-year average of 9.18x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.84x–14.52x).
46.13% above its 12-month average of 5.22x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 3.87x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
7.63x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
5.22x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
8.29x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
9.18x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
16.91x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
29.06x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
26.34x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+46.13%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-16.89%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-54.88%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-73.74%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-71.03%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.88x
median of 82 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+10.82%
vs the sector median at left
Biogen Inc.
Market Cap
$31.71B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.63x
TTM Avg
5.22x
3Y Avg
8.29x
5Y Avg
9.18x
Market Cap
$32.10B
Interest Coverage Ratio
49.83x
TTM Avg
40.70x
3Y Avg
32.97x
5Y Avg
24.93x
Market Cap
$31.17B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.84x
TTM Avg
11.03x
3Y Avg
12.05x
5Y Avg
13.28x
Market Cap
$32.58B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.99x
TTM Avg
1.99x
3Y Avg
1.99x
5Y Avg
1.99x
Market Cap
$30.66B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.80x
TTM Avg
14.41x
3Y Avg
13.27x
5Y Avg
12.34x
Market Cap
$33.27B
Interest Coverage Ratio
65.20x
TTM Avg
99.43x
3Y Avg
62.91x
5Y Avg
55.69x
Market Cap
$33.52B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-11.24x
TTM Avg
4.28x
3Y Avg
3.30x
5Y Avg
3.63x
Market Cap
$28.96B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.14x
TTM Avg
5.67x
3Y Avg
11.29x
5Y Avg
26.04x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biogen Inc. (BIIB) | $31.71B | 7.63x | 5.22x | 8.29x | 9.18x |
| DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)vs › | $32.10B | 49.83x | 40.70x | 32.97x | 24.93x |
| Waters Corporation (WAT)vs › | $31.17B | 12.84x | 11.03x | 12.05x | 13.28x |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY)vs › | $32.58B | 1.99x | 1.99x | 1.99x | 1.99x |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs › | $30.66B | 14.80x | 14.41x | 13.27x | 12.34x |
| Alcon Inc. (ALC)vs › | $32.88B | 6.67x | 7.13x | 6.15x | 5.89x |
| ResMed Inc. (RMD)vs › | $33.27B | 65.20x | 99.43x | 62.91x | 55.69x |
| Centene Corp. (CNC)vs › | $33.52B | -11.24x | 4.28x | 3.30x | 3.63x |
| GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)vs › | $28.96B | 6.14x | 5.67x | 11.29x | 26.04x |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs › | $27.38B | 2.72x | 2.21x | 1.60x | 1.60x |
Interest Coverage
7.6x
Debt/Equity
0.44
Current Ratio
1.87
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 | 3.87x |
| 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 |