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 5.79x is 27% below its 5-year average of 7.92x, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.75x–17.16x).
7.79% below its 12-month average of 6.28x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 7.29x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
6.28x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
6.43x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
7.92x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
7.06x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
6.84x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-7.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.02%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26.91%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.00%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-15.41%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.88x
median of 82 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-15.90%
vs the sector median at left
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Market Cap
$26.10B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.79x
TTM Avg
6.28x
3Y Avg
6.43x
5Y Avg
7.92x
Market Cap
$26.29B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1029.00x
TTM Avg
617.01x
3Y Avg
353.82x
5Y Avg
258.97x
Market Cap
$25.33B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.77x
TTM Avg
5.99x
3Y Avg
5.91x
5Y Avg
8.30x
Market Cap
$25.22B
Interest Coverage Ratio
553.04x
TTM Avg
298.73x
3Y Avg
269.07x
5Y Avg
276.66x
Market Cap
$24.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-45.74x
TTM Avg
444.02x
3Y Avg
1201.03x
5Y Avg
1201.03x
Market Cap
$29.31B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.72x
TTM Avg
2.21x
3Y Avg
1.60x
5Y Avg
1.60x
Market Cap
$29.48B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.80x
TTM Avg
14.41x
3Y Avg
13.27x
5Y Avg
12.34x
Market Cap
$29.98B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.14x
TTM Avg
5.67x
3Y Avg
11.29x
5Y Avg
26.04x
Market Cap
$30.58B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-11.24x
TTM Avg
4.28x
3Y Avg
3.30x
5Y Avg
3.63x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) | $26.10B | 5.79x | 6.28x | 6.43x | 7.92x |
| West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)vs › | $26.29B | 1029.00x | 617.01x | 353.82x | 258.97x |
| Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH)vs › | $25.33B | 6.77x | 5.99x | 5.91x | 8.30x |
| Incyte Corporation (INCY)vs › | $25.22B | 553.04x | 298.73x | 269.07x | 276.66x |
| BioNTech SE (BNTX)vs › | $24.93B | -45.74x | 444.02x | 1201.03x | 1201.03x |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs › | $29.31B | 2.72x | 2.21x | 1.60x | 1.60x |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs › | $29.48B | 14.80x | 14.41x | 13.27x | 12.34x |
| GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)vs › | $29.98B | 6.14x | 5.67x | 11.29x | 26.04x |
| Centene Corp. (CNC)vs › | $30.58B | -11.24x | 4.28x | 3.30x | 3.63x |
| Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD)vs › | $30.70B | 16.32x | 15.71x | 16.43x | 18.17x |
Interest Coverage
5.8x
Debt/Equity
0.85
Current Ratio
1.59
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 | 7.29x |
| 2026-03-31 | 6.33x |
| 2025-12-31 | 5.84x |
| 2025-09-30 | 5.59x |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.35x |
| 2025-03-31 | 4.81x |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.01x |
| 2024-09-30 | 5.69x |
| 2024-06-30 | 7.55x |
| 2024-03-31 | 6.12x |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.80x |
| 2023-09-30 | 8.34x |
| 2023-06-30 | 8.92x |
| 2023-03-31 | 8.24x |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.75x |
| 2022-09-30 | 10.59x |
| 2022-06-30 | 10.21x |
| 2022-03-31 | 13.86x |
| 2021-12-31 | 14.11x |
| 2021-09-30 | 17.16x |
| 2021-06-30 | 14.03x |
| 2021-03-31 | 17.37x |
| 2020-12-31 | 19.88x |
| 2020-09-30 | 17.10x |
| 2020-06-30 | 6.74x |
| 2020-03-31 | 4.17x |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.25x |
| 2019-09-30 | 6.96x |
| 2019-06-30 | 6.67x |
| 2019-03-31 | 5.51x |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.12x |
| 2018-09-30 | 7.24x |
| 2018-06-30 | 7.09x |
| 2018-03-31 | 6.63x |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.90x |
| 2017-09-30 | 7.64x |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.39x |
| 2017-03-31 | 7.54x |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.67x |
| 2016-09-30 | 8.70x |
| 2016-06-30 | 12.41x |
| 2016-03-31 | 7.14x |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.64x |
| 2015-09-30 | 18.03x |
| 2015-06-30 | 8.14x |
| 2015-03-31 | 5.07x |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.12x |
| 2014-09-30 | 6.24x |
| 2014-06-30 | 6.24x |
| 2014-03-31 | 5.33x |
| 2013-12-31 | 6.92x |
| 2013-09-30 | 17.24x |
| 2013-06-30 | 7.24x |
| 2013-03-31 | 5.69x |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.63x |
| 2012-09-30 | 7.41x |
| 2012-06-30 | 7.99x |
| 2012-03-31 | 7.08x |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.43x |
| 2011-09-30 | 7.31x |
| 2011-06-30 | 6.80x |
| 2011-03-31 | 6.97x |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.77x |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.23x |
| 2010-06-30 | 9.99x |
| 2010-03-31 | 8.29x |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.43x |
| 2009-09-30 | 10.55x |
| 2009-06-30 | 9.72x |
| 2009-03-31 | 8.06x |
| 2008-06-30 | 6.57x |
