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 3.33x is 30% below its 5-year average of 4.78x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-6.92x–8.01x).
19.16% above its 12-month average of 2.79x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
3.33x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
4.07x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
4.78x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
4.98x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
7.67x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
8.09x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+19.16%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-30.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-33.11%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-56.61%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-58.85%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.88x
median of 82 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-51.63%
vs the sector median at left
CVS Health Corp.
Market Cap
$121.76B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.33x
TTM Avg
2.79x
3Y Avg
4.07x
5Y Avg
4.78x
Market Cap
$124.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
55.58x
3Y Avg
55.58x
5Y Avg
55.58x
Market Cap
$118.28B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.04x
TTM Avg
8.61x
3Y Avg
8.24x
5Y Avg
8.04x
Market Cap
$131.71B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.26x
TTM Avg
6.11x
3Y Avg
6.76x
5Y Avg
6.22x
Market Cap
$132.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
357.95x
TTM Avg
357.95x
3Y Avg
174.48x
5Y Avg
123.56x
Market Cap
$105.18B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.05x
TTM Avg
10.41x
3Y Avg
10.98x
5Y Avg
10.79x
Market Cap
$104.73B
Interest Coverage Ratio
26.13x
TTM Avg
21.60x
3Y Avg
19.33x
5Y Avg
18.13x
Market Cap
$143.87B
Interest Coverage Ratio
19.38x
TTM Avg
19.02x
3Y Avg
23.18x
5Y Avg
23.65x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS) | $121.76B | 3.33x | 2.79x | 4.07x | 4.78x |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs › | $124.08B | N/A | 55.58x | 55.58x | 55.58x |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $118.28B | 9.04x | 8.61x | 8.24x | 8.04x |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $131.71B | 7.26x | 6.11x | 6.76x | 6.22x |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $132.33B | 357.95x | 357.95x | 174.48x | 123.56x |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $105.18B | 8.05x | 10.41x | 10.98x | 10.79x |
| McKesson Corporation (MCK)vs › | $104.73B | 26.13x | 21.60x | 19.33x | 18.13x |
| Sanofi (SNY)vs › | $103.25B | 15.33x | 13.49x | 16.74x | 20.21x |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs › | $143.87B | 19.38x | 19.02x | 23.18x | 23.65x |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $97.76B | 12.14x | 9.13x | 8.62x | 7.79x |
Interest Coverage
3.3x
Debt/Equity
0.96
Current Ratio
0.87
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 | 6.21x |
| 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 |
