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 -4.37x is 160% below its 5-year average of 7.35x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-4.37x–13.40x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 151.93% below its 12-month average of 8.42x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-4.37x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
8.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
9.77x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
7.93x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
6.35x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
4.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-151.93%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-144.76%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-155.13%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-168.92%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-201.19%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-164.60%
vs the sector median at left
Boston Scientific Corporation
Market Cap
$69.46B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-4.37x
TTM Avg
8.42x
3Y Avg
9.77x
5Y Avg
7.93x
Market Cap
$73.82B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.61x
TTM Avg
6.58x
3Y Avg
6.49x
5Y Avg
6.37x
Market Cap
$60.57B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.69x
TTM Avg
10.46x
3Y Avg
10.41x
5Y Avg
11.51x
Market Cap
$78.57B
Interest Coverage Ratio
81.69x
TTM Avg
77.00x
3Y Avg
76.06x
5Y Avg
87.20x
Market Cap
$60.00B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.21x
TTM Avg
4.38x
3Y Avg
4.79x
5Y Avg
4.28x
Market Cap
$81.51B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.79x
TTM Avg
6.64x
3Y Avg
7.93x
5Y Avg
8.79x
Market Cap
$53.87B
Interest Coverage Ratio
10.58x
TTM Avg
17.48x
3Y Avg
14.63x
5Y Avg
11.63x
Market Cap
$87.16B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.32x
TTM Avg
5.22x
3Y Avg
5.16x
5Y Avg
5.27x
Market Cap
$49.56B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
75.36x
3Y Avg
70.16x
5Y Avg
63.82x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) | $69.46B | -4.37x | 8.42x | 9.77x | 7.93x |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $73.82B | 6.61x | 6.58x | 6.49x | 6.37x |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs › | $60.57B | 8.69x | 10.46x | 10.41x | 11.51x |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $78.57B | 81.69x | 77.00x | 76.06x | 87.20x |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs › | $60.00B | 4.21x | 4.38x | 4.79x | 4.28x |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $81.51B | 5.79x | 6.64x | 7.93x | 8.79x |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs › | $53.87B | 10.58x | 17.48x | 14.63x | 11.63x |
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)vs › | $87.16B | 5.32x | 5.22x | 5.16x | 5.27x |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)vs › | $49.56B | N/A | 75.36x | 70.16x | 63.82x |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)vs › | $44.10B | 35.54x | 35.85x | 30.16x | 28.81x |
Interest Coverage
-4.4x
Debt/Equity
0.51
Current Ratio
1.62
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | -4.37x |
| 2026-03-31 | 11.91x |
| 2025-12-31 | 13.40x |
| 2025-09-30 | 12.07x |
| 2025-06-30 | 9.10x |
| 2025-03-31 | 10.30x |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.24x |
| 2024-09-30 | 8.12x |
| 2024-06-30 | 9.22x |
| 2024-03-31 | 8.94x |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.33x |
| 2023-09-30 | 8.33x |
| 2023-06-30 | 7.76x |
| 2023-03-31 | 7.69x |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.02x |
| 2022-09-30 | 7.08x |
| 2022-06-30 | 7.45x |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.55x |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.19x |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.14x |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.81x |
| 2021-03-31 | 4.04x |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.81x |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.88x |
| 2020-06-30 | -0.64x |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.40x |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.16x |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.75x |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.40x |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.76x |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.73x |
| 2018-09-30 | 6.04x |
| 2018-06-30 | 6.98x |
| 2018-03-31 | 7.49x |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.93x |
| 2017-09-30 | 6.60x |
| 2017-06-30 | 6.81x |
| 2017-03-31 | 5.40x |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.48x |
| 2016-09-30 | 5.79x |
| 2016-06-30 | -5.66x |
| 2016-03-31 | 4.97x |
| 2015-12-31 | -4.59x |
| 2015-09-30 | -5.16x |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.07x |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.40x |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.98x |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.19x |
| 2014-06-30 | -1.30x |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.65x |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.19x |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.75x |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.38x |
| 2013-03-31 | -5.08x |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.80x |
| 2012-09-30 | -10.08x |
| 2012-06-30 | -53.31x |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.84x |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.39x |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.81x |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.25x |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.95x |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.25x |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.76x |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.24x |
| 2010-03-31 | -15.98x |
| 2009-12-31 | -10.09x |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.79x |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.99x |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.11x |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.25x |
