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 -10.53x is 144% below its 5-year average of 24.15x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-10.53x–47.98x).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, June 26, 2026. 173.02% below its 12-month average of 14.42x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-10.53x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
14.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
18.58x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
25.88x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
24.13x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
23.09x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
21.74x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-173.02%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-156.68%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-140.69%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-143.65%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-145.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-148.45%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-255.58%
vs the sector median at left
Danaher Corporation
Market Cap
$137.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-10.53x
TTM Avg
14.42x
3Y Avg
18.58x
5Y Avg
25.88x
Market Cap
$133.37B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.41x
TTM Avg
6.69x
3Y Avg
7.04x
5Y Avg
6.41x
Market Cap
$133.25B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.33x
TTM Avg
3.10x
3Y Avg
3.72x
5Y Avg
4.16x
Market Cap
$142.54B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.78x
TTM Avg
5.55x
3Y Avg
10.96x
5Y Avg
11.04x
Market Cap
$131.47B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.11x
TTM Avg
7.03x
3Y Avg
5.51x
5Y Avg
4.49x
Market Cap
$124.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.05x
TTM Avg
10.41x
3Y Avg
10.98x
5Y Avg
10.79x
Market Cap
$124.82B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
55.58x
3Y Avg
55.58x
5Y Avg
55.58x
Market Cap
$121.09B
Interest Coverage Ratio
357.95x
TTM Avg
357.95x
3Y Avg
174.48x
5Y Avg
123.56x
Market Cap
$161.66B
Interest Coverage Ratio
11.43x
TTM Avg
6.56x
3Y Avg
7.26x
5Y Avg
7.18x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danaher Corporation (DHR) | $137.13B | -10.53x | 14.42x | 18.58x | 25.88x |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $133.37B | 8.41x | 6.69x | 7.04x | 6.41x |
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs › | $133.25B | 3.33x | 3.10x | 3.72x | 4.16x |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs › | $142.54B | 5.78x | 5.55x | 10.96x | 11.04x |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)vs › | $131.47B | 8.11x | 7.03x | 5.51x | 4.49x |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $124.86B | 8.05x | 10.41x | 10.98x | 10.79x |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs › | $124.82B | N/A | 55.58x | 55.58x | 55.58x |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $121.09B | 357.95x | 357.95x | 174.48x | 123.56x |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)vs › | $161.66B | 11.43x | 6.56x | 7.26x | 7.18x |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $109.30B | 9.04x | 8.61x | 8.24x | 8.04x |
Interest Coverage
-10.5x
Debt/Equity
0.35
Current Ratio
1.87
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | -10.53x |
| 2026-03-27 | 21.33x |
| 2025-12-31 | 27.31x |
| 2025-09-26 | 17.22x |
| 2025-06-27 | 16.79x |
| 2025-03-28 | 17.69x |
| 2024-12-31 | 28.62x |
| 2024-09-27 | 11.01x |
| 2024-06-28 | 17.97x |
| 2024-03-29 | 20.18x |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.64x |
| 2023-09-29 | 16.93x |
| 2023-06-30 | 21.33x |
| 2023-03-31 | 22.98x |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.72x |
| 2022-09-30 | 47.98x |
| 2022-07-01 | 43.24x |
| 2022-04-01 | 40.22x |
| 2021-12-31 | 37.79x |
| 2021-10-01 | 29.90x |
| 2021-07-02 | 31.83x |
| 2021-04-02 | 34.60x |
| 2020-12-31 | 22.24x |
| 2020-10-02 | 14.55x |
| 2020-07-03 | 10.88x |
| 2020-04-03 | 14.88x |
| 2019-12-31 | 21.66x |
| 2019-09-27 | 32.35x |
| 2019-06-28 | 41.20x |
| 2019-03-29 | 35.11x |
| 2018-12-31 | 29.17x |
| 2018-09-28 | 20.11x |
| 2018-06-29 | 20.43x |
| 2018-03-30 | 19.00x |
| 2017-12-31 | 24.00x |
| 2017-09-29 | 19.03x |
| 2017-06-30 | 18.66x |
| 2017-03-31 | 15.48x |
| 2016-12-31 | 22.56x |
| 2016-09-30 | 16.00x |
| 2016-07-01 | 15.58x |
| 2016-04-01 | 14.30x |
| 2015-12-31 | 16.56x |
| 2015-10-02 | 17.68x |
| 2015-07-03 | 31.24x |
| 2015-04-03 | 25.64x |
| 2014-12-31 | 33.48x |
| 2014-09-26 | 28.39x |
| 2014-06-27 | 26.79x |
| 2014-03-28 | 24.27x |
| 2013-12-31 | 27.49x |
| 2013-09-27 | 23.21x |
| 2013-06-28 | 21.41x |
| 2013-03-29 | 18.65x |
| 2012-12-31 | 21.15x |
| 2012-09-28 | 19.20x |
| 2012-06-29 | 21.42x |
| 2012-03-30 | 18.64x |
| 2011-12-31 | 20.43x |
| 2011-09-30 | 15.34x |
| 2011-07-01 | 19.75x |
| 2011-04-01 | 19.22x |
| 2010-12-31 | 21.87x |
| 2010-10-01 | 17.95x |
| 2010-07-02 | 18.07x |
| 2010-04-02 | 14.13x |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.11x |
| 2009-10-02 | 14.59x |
| 2009-07-03 | 10.98x |
| 2009-04-03 | 14.14x |
| 2008-09-26 | 17.28x |
| 2003-06-27 | 0.02x |
| 2003-03-28 | 0.01x |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.74x |
