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 27.82x is 280% above its 5-year average of 7.32x, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.06x–27.82x).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 147.88% above its 12-month average of 11.22x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
27.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
11.22x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
6.36x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.29x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
13.60x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
16.29x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+147.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+337.41%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+342.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+104.55%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+70.75%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+310.98%
vs the sector median at left
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Market Cap
$126.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
27.82x
TTM Avg
11.22x
3Y Avg
6.36x
5Y Avg
6.29x
Market Cap
$126.60B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.05x
TTM Avg
10.41x
3Y Avg
10.98x
5Y Avg
10.79x
Market Cap
$121.16B
Interest Coverage Ratio
357.95x
TTM Avg
357.95x
3Y Avg
174.48x
5Y Avg
123.56x
Market Cap
$119.53B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
55.58x
3Y Avg
55.58x
5Y Avg
55.58x
Market Cap
$134.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
19.38x
TTM Avg
19.02x
3Y Avg
23.18x
5Y Avg
23.65x
Market Cap
$137.47B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.33x
TTM Avg
3.10x
3Y Avg
3.72x
5Y Avg
4.16x
Market Cap
$139.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.78x
TTM Avg
5.55x
3Y Avg
10.96x
5Y Avg
11.04x
Market Cap
$106.51B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.04x
TTM Avg
8.61x
3Y Avg
8.24x
5Y Avg
8.04x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) | $126.79B | 27.82x | 11.22x | 6.36x | 6.29x |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $126.60B | 8.05x | 10.41x | 10.98x | 10.79x |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $121.16B | 357.95x | 357.95x | 174.48x | 123.56x |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs › | $119.53B | N/A | 55.58x | 55.58x | 55.58x |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs › | $134.62B | 19.38x | 19.02x | 23.18x | 23.65x |
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs › | $137.47B | 3.33x | 3.10x | 3.72x | 4.16x |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs › | $139.86B | 5.78x | 5.55x | 10.96x | 11.04x |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $106.51B | 9.04x | 8.61x | 8.24x | 8.04x |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $103.60B | 12.14x | 9.13x | 8.62x | 7.79x |
| McKesson Corporation (MCK)vs › | $98.45B | 26.13x | 21.60x | 19.33x | 18.13x |
Interest Coverage
27.8x
Debt/Equity
2.55
Current Ratio
1.26
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 27.82x |
| 2025-09-30 | 7.58x |
| 2025-06-30 | 8.49x |
| 2025-03-31 | 7.13x |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.10x |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.53x |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.96x |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.61x |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.18x |
| 2023-09-30 | 7.51x |
| 2023-06-30 | 6.89x |
| 2023-03-31 | 8.52x |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.83x |
| 2022-09-30 | 7.46x |
| 2022-06-30 | 8.59x |
| 2022-03-31 | 8.32x |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.92x |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.28x |
| 2021-06-30 | 4.72x |
| 2021-03-31 | 6.22x |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.06x |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.95x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.63x |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.56x |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.51x |
| 2019-09-30 | 8.62x |
| 2019-06-30 | 16.41x |
| 2019-03-31 | 39.62x |
| 2018-12-31 | 33.13x |
| 2018-09-30 | 38.11x |
| 2018-06-30 | 12.42x |
| 2018-03-31 | 30.28x |
| 2017-12-31 | 20.18x |
| 2017-09-30 | 22.17x |
| 2017-06-30 | 28.88x |
| 2017-03-31 | 35.89x |
| 2016-12-31 | 24.93x |
| 2016-09-30 | 31.79x |
| 2016-06-30 | 27.05x |
| 2016-03-31 | 25.88x |
| 2015-12-31 | -3.05x |
| 2015-09-30 | 15.02x |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.51x |
| 2015-03-31 | 22.00x |
| 2014-12-31 | -0.02x |
| 2014-09-30 | 14.06x |
| 2014-06-30 | 6.50x |
| 2014-03-31 | 13.20x |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.26x |
| 2013-09-30 | 17.09x |
| 2013-06-30 | 12.56x |
| 2013-03-31 | 13.10x |
| 2012-12-31 | 10.22x |
| 2012-09-30 | 11.60x |
| 2012-06-30 | 24.59x |
| 2012-03-31 | 43.88x |
| 2011-12-31 | 37.57x |
| 2011-09-30 | 43.52x |
| 2011-06-30 | 54.28x |
| 2011-03-31 | 51.32x |
| 2010-12-31 | 27.02x |
| 2010-09-30 | 41.34x |
| 2010-06-30 | 47.25x |
| 2010-03-31 | 44.82x |
| 2009-09-30 | 30.68x |
| 2009-06-30 | 32.88x |
| 2009-03-31 | 19.15x |
| 2008-03-31 | 14.88x |
