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 6.05x is 61% above its 5-year average of 3.77x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-6.92x–8.01x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 150.72% above its 12-month average of 2.41x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
6.05x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.41x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
4.04x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
4.74x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
5.16x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
7.73x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+150.72%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+49.64%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+27.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+17.10%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-21.80%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-10.69%
vs the sector median at left
CVS Health Corp.
Market Cap
$137.47B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.05x
TTM Avg
2.41x
3Y Avg
4.04x
5Y Avg
4.74x
Market Cap
$139.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.78x
TTM Avg
5.55x
3Y Avg
10.96x
5Y Avg
11.04x
Market Cap
$134.62B
Interest Coverage Ratio
19.38x
TTM Avg
19.02x
3Y Avg
23.18x
5Y Avg
23.65x
Market Cap
$126.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.41x
TTM Avg
6.69x
3Y Avg
7.04x
5Y Avg
6.41x
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
$160.55B
Interest Coverage Ratio
11.43x
TTM Avg
6.56x
3Y Avg
7.26x
5Y Avg
7.18x
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS) | $137.47B | 6.05x | 2.41x | 4.04x | 4.74x |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs › | $139.86B | 5.78x | 5.55x | 10.96x | 11.04x |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs › | $134.62B | 19.38x | 19.02x | 23.18x | 23.65x |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $126.79B | 8.41x | 6.69x | 7.04x | 6.41x |
| 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 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)vs › | $160.55B | 11.43x | 6.56x | 7.26x | 7.18x |
| 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 |
Interest Coverage
6.0x
Debt/Equity
1.24
Current Ratio
0.84
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 | 6.05x |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.68x |
| 2025-09-30 | -4.09x |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.12x |
| 2025-03-31 | 4.30x |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.12x |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.11x |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.16x |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.17x |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.89x |
| 2023-09-30 | 5.32x |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.71x |
| 2023-03-31 | 5.85x |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.55x |
| 2022-09-30 | -6.92x |
| 2022-06-30 | 8.01x |
| 2022-03-31 | 6.05x |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.67x |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.08x |
| 2021-06-30 | 6.80x |
| 2021-03-31 | 5.44x |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.72x |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.44x |
| 2020-06-30 | 6.12x |
| 2020-03-31 | 4.72x |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.14x |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.92x |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.32x |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.44x |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.79x |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.84x |
| 2018-06-30 | -2.00x |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.82x |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.26x |
| 2017-09-30 | 10.00x |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.43x |
| 2017-03-31 | 6.95x |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.08x |
| 2016-09-30 | 10.95x |
| 2016-06-30 | 8.30x |
| 2016-03-31 | 7.59x |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.68x |
| 2015-09-30 | 8.70x |
| 2015-06-30 | 13.23x |
| 2015-03-31 | 15.56x |
| 2014-12-31 | 17.19x |
| 2014-09-30 | 14.22x |
| 2014-06-30 | 13.71x |
| 2014-03-31 | 12.57x |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.01x |
| 2013-09-30 | 17.23x |
| 2013-06-30 | 15.53x |
| 2013-03-31 | 13.34x |
| 2012-12-31 | 14.22x |
| 2012-09-30 | 13.44x |
| 2012-06-30 | 12.94x |
| 2012-03-31 | 10.56x |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.22x |
| 2011-09-30 | 10.15x |
| 2011-06-30 | 9.96x |
| 2011-03-31 | 9.67x |
| 2010-12-31 | 12.93x |
| 2010-09-30 | 10.71x |
| 2010-06-30 | 11.04x |
| 2010-03-31 | 10.93x |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.25x |
| 2009-09-30 | 12.63x |
| 2009-06-30 | 12.40x |
| 2009-03-31 | 9.56x |
| 2008-09-27 | 12.53x |
| 2008-06-28 | 12.47x |
