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 2.77x is 96% below its 5-year average of 66.48x, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.98x–368.08x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 35.17% below its 12-month average of 4.28x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.77x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.28x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
5.50x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.30x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
6.80x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
6.47x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
5.97x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-35.17%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-49.59%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-56.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-59.21%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-57.14%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-53.56%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-59.05%
vs the sector median at left
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Market Cap
$8.80B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.77x
TTM Avg
4.28x
3Y Avg
5.50x
5Y Avg
6.30x
Market Cap
$8.09B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-22.52x
TTM Avg
2.41x
3Y Avg
2.41x
5Y Avg
2.41x
Market Cap
$9.77B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.05x
TTM Avg
5.30x
3Y Avg
10.04x
5Y Avg
14.14x
Market Cap
$10.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.68x
TTM Avg
10.82x
3Y Avg
8.80x
5Y Avg
10.61x
Market Cap
$10.21B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.07x
TTM Avg
9.27x
3Y Avg
11.38x
5Y Avg
10.77x
Market Cap
$10.37B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-29.20x
TTM Avg
3.03x
3Y Avg
3.75x
5Y Avg
5.52x
Market Cap
$11.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.74x
TTM Avg
3.27x
3Y Avg
5.51x
5Y Avg
5.84x
Market Cap
$11.29B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.02x
TTM Avg
12.57x
3Y Avg
19.51x
5Y Avg
17.21x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) | $8.80B | 2.77x | 4.28x | 5.50x | 6.30x |
| Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs › | $8.09B | -22.52x | 2.41x | 2.41x | 2.41x |
| Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs › | $9.77B | 5.05x | 5.30x | 10.04x | 14.14x |
| Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs › | $7.69B | -3.40x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)vs › | $10.20B | 12.68x | 10.82x | 8.80x | 10.61x |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH)vs › | $10.21B | 4.07x | 9.27x | 11.38x | 10.77x |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs › | $10.37B | -29.20x | 3.03x | 3.75x | 5.52x |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs › | $11.20B | 4.74x | 3.27x | 5.51x | 5.84x |
| Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs › | $11.29B | 12.02x | 12.57x | 19.51x | 17.21x |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs › | $6.19B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interest Coverage
2.8x
Debt/Equity
0.21
Current Ratio
5.62
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 | 2.77x |
| 2025-12-31 | 5.12x |
| 2025-09-30 | 5.40x |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.12x |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.98x |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.79x |
| 2024-09-30 | 5.30x |
| 2024-06-30 | 8.28x |
| 2024-03-31 | 4.24x |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.91x |
| 2023-09-30 | 7.34x |
| 2023-06-30 | 7.26x |
| 2023-03-31 | 5.02x |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.16x |
| 2022-09-30 | 7.96x |
| 2022-06-30 | 11.21x |
| 2022-03-31 | 36.17x |
| 2021-12-31 | 293.91x |
| 2021-09-30 | 368.08x |
| 2021-06-30 | 343.75x |
| 2021-03-31 | 253.42x |
| 2020-12-31 | 37.26x |
| 2020-09-30 | 19.13x |
| 2020-06-30 | 9.01x |
| 2020-03-31 | 13.07x |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.76x |
| 2019-09-30 | 10.40x |
| 2019-06-30 | 9.65x |
| 2019-03-31 | 9.46x |
| 2018-12-31 | -37.85x |
| 2018-09-30 | 5.98x |
| 2018-06-30 | 7.33x |
| 2018-03-31 | 7.55x |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.55x |
| 2017-09-30 | 7.90x |
| 2017-06-30 | -0.39x |
| 2017-03-31 | 4.81x |
| 2016-12-31 | -4.54x |
| 2016-09-30 | 4.99x |
| 2016-06-30 | 4.00x |
| 2016-03-31 | 4.61x |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.86x |
| 2015-09-30 | 5.61x |
| 2015-06-30 | 8.32x |
| 2015-03-31 | 6.87x |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.12x |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.31x |
| 2014-06-30 | 8.21x |
| 2014-03-31 | 5.31x |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.45x |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.92x |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.42x |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.06x |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.14x |
| 2012-09-30 | 5.40x |
| 2012-06-30 | 5.91x |
| 2012-03-31 | 4.12x |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.17x |
| 2011-09-30 | 5.99x |
| 2011-06-30 | 5.66x |
| 2011-03-31 | 4.00x |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.79x |
| 2010-09-30 | 5.19x |
| 2010-06-30 | 4.76x |
| 2010-03-31 | 4.38x |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.92x |
| 2009-09-30 | 4.65x |
| 2009-06-30 | 5.39x |
| 2009-03-31 | 6.59x |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.26x |
| 2008-06-30 | 7.47x |
| 2008-03-31 | 6.25x |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.94x |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00x |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.01x |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.01x |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.00x |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.00x |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.00x |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.00x |
