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 11.38x is 39% above its 5-year average of 8.21x, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.55x–13.40x).
3.15% below its 12-month average of 11.75x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 12.27x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
11.38x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
11.75x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
9.54x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
8.21x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
6.49x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
4.60x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.15%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+19.31%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+38.64%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+75.25%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+147.19%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.88x
median of 82 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+65.29%
vs the sector median at left
Boston Scientific Corporation
Market Cap
$65.40B
Interest Coverage Ratio
11.38x
TTM Avg
11.75x
3Y Avg
9.54x
5Y Avg
8.21x
Market Cap
$62.82B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.69x
TTM Avg
10.46x
3Y Avg
10.41x
5Y Avg
11.51x
Market Cap
$56.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-307.40x
TTM Avg
531.75x
3Y Avg
531.75x
5Y Avg
531.75x
Market Cap
$54.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.51x
TTM Avg
9.04x
3Y Avg
12.85x
5Y Avg
10.81x
Market Cap
$76.31B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.61x
TTM Avg
6.58x
3Y Avg
6.49x
5Y Avg
6.37x
Market Cap
$79.94B
Interest Coverage Ratio
81.69x
TTM Avg
77.00x
3Y Avg
76.06x
5Y Avg
87.20x
Market Cap
$50.26B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.21x
TTM Avg
4.38x
3Y Avg
4.79x
5Y Avg
4.28x
Market Cap
$49.06B
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) | $65.40B | 11.38x | 11.75x | 9.54x | 8.21x |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs › | $62.82B | 8.69x | 10.46x | 10.41x | 11.51x |
| Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)vs › | $56.86B | -307.40x | 531.75x | 531.75x | 531.75x |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs › | $54.79B | 7.51x | 9.04x | 12.85x | 10.81x |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $76.31B | 6.61x | 6.58x | 6.49x | 6.37x |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $79.94B | 81.69x | 77.00x | 76.06x | 87.20x |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs › | $50.26B | 4.21x | 4.38x | 4.79x | 4.28x |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)vs › | $49.06B | N/A | 75.36x | 70.16x | 63.82x |
| Humana Inc. (HUM)vs › | $48.04B | 2.30x | 2.38x | 5.10x | 7.90x |
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA)vs › | $45.04B | 2.35x | 2.35x | 1.39x | 1.57x |
Interest Coverage
11.4x
Debt/Equity
0.51
Current Ratio
1.24
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 | 12.27x |
| 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 |