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 49.83x is 64% above its 5-year average of 30.31x, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.13x–106.10x).
31.21% below its 12-month average of 72.44x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 106.10x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
49.83x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
72.44x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
39.63x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
30.31x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
15.60x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
3.67x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
0.72x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-31.21%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+25.75%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+64.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+219.44%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+1259.15%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+6810.19%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.88x
median of 82 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+623.75%
vs the sector median at left
DexCom, Inc.
Market Cap
$32.02B
Interest Coverage Ratio
49.83x
TTM Avg
72.44x
3Y Avg
39.63x
5Y Avg
30.31x
Market Cap
$31.60B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.63x
TTM Avg
8.79x
3Y Avg
9.45x
5Y Avg
11.57x
Market Cap
$32.53B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1.99x
TTM Avg
1.99x
3Y Avg
1.99x
5Y Avg
1.99x
Market Cap
$31.23B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.84x
TTM Avg
11.03x
3Y Avg
12.05x
5Y Avg
13.28x
Market Cap
$33.17B
Interest Coverage Ratio
65.20x
TTM Avg
99.43x
3Y Avg
62.91x
5Y Avg
55.69x
Market Cap
$30.57B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.80x
TTM Avg
14.41x
3Y Avg
13.27x
5Y Avg
12.34x
Market Cap
$33.61B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-11.24x
TTM Avg
4.28x
3Y Avg
3.30x
5Y Avg
3.63x
Market Cap
$28.91B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.14x
TTM Avg
5.67x
3Y Avg
11.29x
5Y Avg
26.04x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) | $32.02B | 49.83x | 72.44x | 39.63x | 30.31x |
| Biogen Inc. (BIIB)vs › | $31.60B | 7.63x | 8.79x | 9.45x | 11.57x |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY)vs › | $32.53B | 1.99x | 1.99x | 1.99x | 1.99x |
| Alcon Inc. (ALC)vs › | $32.82B | 6.67x | 7.13x | 6.15x | 5.89x |
| Waters Corporation (WAT)vs › | $31.23B | 12.84x | 11.03x | 12.05x | 13.28x |
| ResMed Inc. (RMD)vs › | $33.17B | 65.20x | 99.43x | 62.91x | 55.69x |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs › | $30.57B | 14.80x | 14.41x | 13.27x | 12.34x |
| Centene Corp. (CNC)vs › | $33.61B | -11.24x | 4.28x | 3.30x | 3.63x |
| GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)vs › | $28.91B | 6.14x | 5.67x | 11.29x | 26.04x |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs › | $27.29B | 2.72x | 2.21x | 1.60x | 1.60x |
Interest Coverage
49.8x
Debt/Equity
0.53
Current Ratio
1.73
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 | 106.10x |
| 2026-03-31 | 82.35x |
| 2025-12-31 | 76.90x |
| 2025-09-30 | 51.60x |
| 2025-06-30 | 45.23x |
| 2025-03-31 | 28.45x |
| 2024-12-31 | 38.55x |
| 2024-09-30 | 32.34x |
| 2024-06-30 | 32.92x |
| 2024-03-31 | 21.98x |
| 2023-12-31 | 44.27x |
| 2023-09-30 | 41.94x |
| 2023-06-30 | 21.71x |
| 2023-03-31 | 10.26x |
| 2022-12-31 | 26.68x |
| 2022-09-30 | 32.07x |
| 2022-06-30 | 16.38x |
| 2022-03-31 | 7.65x |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.13x |
| 2021-09-30 | 25.72x |
| 2021-06-30 | 21.04x |
| 2021-03-31 | 9.77x |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.23x |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.86x |
| 2020-06-30 | 3.34x |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.18x |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.63x |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.71x |
| 2019-06-30 | -0.05x |
| 2019-03-31 | -0.97x |
| 2018-12-31 | -20.07x |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.84x |
| 2018-06-30 | -1.02x |
| 2018-03-31 | -6.40x |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.55x |
| 2017-09-30 | -0.11x |
| 2017-06-30 | -4.39x |
| 2017-03-31 | -80.80x |
| 2016-12-31 | -20.33x |
| 2016-09-30 | -92.50x |
| 2016-06-30 | -201.00x |
| 2016-03-31 | -192.00x |
| 2015-09-30 | -424.00x |
| 2015-06-30 | -36.00x |
| 2015-03-31 | -63.50x |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.00x |
| 2014-09-30 | -25.00x |
| 2014-06-30 | -29.00x |
| 2014-03-31 | -61.50x |
| 2013-12-31 | -7.67x |
| 2013-09-30 | -29.00x |
| 2013-06-30 | -49.50x |
| 2013-03-31 | -54.50x |
| 2012-12-31 | -42.08x |
| 2012-09-30 | -17322.00x |
| 2012-06-30 | -14649.00x |
| 2012-03-31 | -615.88x |
| 2011-12-31 | -12276.00x |
| 2011-09-30 | -13308.00x |
| 2011-06-30 | -2463.00x |
| 2011-03-31 | -1978.33x |
| 2010-12-31 | -1235.75x |
| 2010-09-30 | -296.86x |
| 2010-06-30 | -57.20x |
| 2010-03-31 | -8.53x |
| 2009-12-31 | -4.51x |
| 2009-09-30 | -5.68x |
| 2009-06-30 | -6.79x |
| 2009-03-31 | -5.88x |
| 2007-06-30 | -56.57x |
