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 -11.24x is 456% below its 5-year average of 3.16x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-40.91x–11.35x).
67.14% below its 12-month average of -6.72x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-11.24x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-6.72x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.65x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
3.16x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
4.39x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
6.29x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
6.07x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-67.14%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-408.18%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-456.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-355.84%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-278.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-285.30%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.88x
median of 82 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-263.25%
vs the sector median at left
Centene Corp.
Market Cap
$31.90B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-11.24x
TTM Avg
-6.72x
3Y Avg
3.65x
5Y Avg
3.16x
Market Cap
$31.90B
Interest Coverage Ratio
49.83x
TTM Avg
40.70x
3Y Avg
32.97x
5Y Avg
24.93x
Market Cap
$32.06B
Interest Coverage Ratio
65.20x
TTM Avg
99.43x
3Y Avg
62.91x
5Y Avg
55.69x
Market Cap
$31.40B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.63x
TTM Avg
8.79x
3Y Avg
9.45x
5Y Avg
11.57x
Market Cap
$30.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.80x
TTM Avg
14.41x
3Y Avg
13.27x
5Y Avg
12.34x
Market Cap
$30.16B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.14x
TTM Avg
5.67x
3Y Avg
11.29x
5Y Avg
26.04x
Market Cap
$30.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.84x
TTM Avg
11.03x
3Y Avg
12.05x
5Y Avg
13.28x
Market Cap
$29.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.72x
TTM Avg
2.21x
3Y Avg
1.60x
5Y Avg
1.60x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centene Corp. (CNC) | $31.90B | -11.24x | -6.72x | 3.65x | 3.16x |
| DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)vs › | $31.90B | 49.83x | 40.70x | 32.97x | 24.93x |
| ResMed Inc. (RMD)vs › | $32.06B | 65.20x | 99.43x | 62.91x | 55.69x |
| Biogen Inc. (BIIB)vs › | $31.40B | 7.63x | 8.79x | 9.45x | 11.57x |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs › | $30.86B | 14.80x | 14.41x | 13.27x | 12.34x |
| GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)vs › | $30.16B | 6.14x | 5.67x | 11.29x | 26.04x |
| Waters Corporation (WAT)vs › | $30.13B | 12.84x | 11.03x | 12.05x | 13.28x |
| Alcon Inc. (ALC)vs › | $33.71B | 6.67x | 7.13x | 6.15x | 5.89x |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs › | $29.33B | 2.72x | 2.21x | 1.60x | 1.60x |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY)vs › | $34.80B | 1.99x | 1.99x | 1.99x | 1.99x |
Interest Coverage
-11.2x
Debt/Equity
0.71
Current Ratio
1.15
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 | 8.99x |
| 2026-03-31 | 11.35x |
| 2025-12-31 | -10.36x |
| 2025-09-30 | -40.91x |
| 2025-06-30 | -2.69x |
| 2025-03-31 | 9.02x |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.02x |
| 2024-09-30 | 3.78x |
| 2024-06-30 | 6.98x |
| 2024-03-31 | 6.21x |
| 2023-12-31 | -1.06x |
| 2023-09-30 | 4.06x |
| 2023-06-30 | 6.47x |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.77x |
| 2022-12-31 | -1.62x |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.82x |
| 2022-06-30 | -0.80x |
| 2022-03-31 | 7.83x |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.72x |
| 2021-09-30 | 3.21x |
| 2021-06-30 | -2.56x |
| 2021-03-31 | 6.20x |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.08x |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.68x |
| 2020-06-30 | 10.79x |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.04x |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.45x |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.78x |
| 2019-06-30 | 6.37x |
| 2019-03-31 | 6.92x |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.96x |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.42x |
| 2018-06-30 | 6.11x |
| 2018-03-31 | 7.94x |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.74x |
| 2017-09-30 | 5.23x |
| 2017-06-30 | 7.06x |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.87x |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.95x |
| 2016-09-30 | 6.00x |
| 2016-06-30 | 7.25x |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.61x |
| 2015-12-31 | 20.00x |
| 2015-09-30 | 16.64x |
| 2015-06-30 | 15.73x |
| 2015-03-31 | 12.90x |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.34x |
| 2014-09-30 | 12.00x |
| 2014-06-30 | 10.33x |
| 2014-03-31 | 9.97x |
| 2013-12-31 | 13.15x |
| 2013-09-30 | 12.72x |
| 2013-06-30 | 9.77x |
| 2013-03-31 | 5.98x |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.15x |
| 2012-09-30 | -5.69x |
| 2012-06-30 | -9.86x |
| 2012-03-31 | 7.13x |
| 2011-12-31 | 9.88x |
| 2011-09-30 | 10.62x |
| 2011-06-30 | 10.52x |
| 2011-03-31 | 6.87x |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.35x |
| 2010-09-30 | 8.28x |
| 2010-06-30 | 10.78x |
| 2010-03-31 | 7.77x |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.20x |
| 2009-09-30 | 9.35x |
| 2009-06-30 | 7.56x |
| 2009-03-31 | 7.76x |
| 2008-12-31 | 8.05x |
| 2008-09-30 | 7.29x |
| 2008-06-30 | 6.86x |
| 2008-03-31 | 9.09x |
| 2007-12-31 | -0.73x |
| 2007-09-30 | 5.73x |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.33x |
| 2007-03-31 | 5.05x |
| 2006-09-30 | -21.60x |
| 2006-06-30 | 2.57x |
| 2006-03-31 | 6.30x |
