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 8.79x is 19% above its 5-year average of 7.37x, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.48x–12.74x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 0.29% below its 12-month average of 8.82x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
8.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
8.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
8.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
7.37x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
5.30x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
4.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
3.99x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+19.34%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+65.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+103.76%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+120.16%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.97x
median of 77 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+26.15%
vs the sector median at left
Encompass Health Corporation
Market Cap
$11.86B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.79x
TTM Avg
8.82x
3Y Avg
8.79x
5Y Avg
7.37x
Market Cap
$11.38B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
67.41x
3Y Avg
66.08x
5Y Avg
407.22x
Market Cap
$11.35B
Interest Coverage Ratio
46.60x
TTM Avg
29.31x
3Y Avg
24.60x
5Y Avg
23.61x
Market Cap
$11.13B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
39.63x
3Y Avg
39.63x
5Y Avg
39.63x
Market Cap
$12.64B
Interest Coverage Ratio
144.35x
TTM Avg
102.58x
3Y Avg
62.73x
5Y Avg
62.73x
Market Cap
$10.50B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.52x
TTM Avg
5.51x
3Y Avg
7.63x
5Y Avg
62.06x
Market Cap
$10.45B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.68x
TTM Avg
10.82x
3Y Avg
8.80x
5Y Avg
10.61x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) | $11.86B | 8.79x | 8.82x | 8.79x | 7.37x |
| DaVita Inc. (DVA)vs › | $11.48B | 3.66x | 4.05x | 3.97x | 4.62x |
| Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN)vs › | $11.38B | N/A | 67.41x | 66.08x | 407.22x |
| Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs › | $11.35B | 46.60x | 29.31x | 24.60x | 23.61x |
| Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs › | $12.38B | -3.60x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Globus Medical, Inc. (GMED)vs › | $11.13B | N/A | 39.63x | 39.63x | 39.63x |
| Penumbra, Inc. (PEN)vs › | $12.64B | 144.35x | 102.58x | 62.73x | 62.73x |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs › | $10.50B | 5.52x | 5.51x | 7.63x | 62.06x |
| Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)vs › | $10.45B | 12.68x | 10.82x | 8.80x | 10.61x |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH)vs › | $10.37B | 4.07x | 9.27x | 11.38x | 10.77x |
Interest Coverage
8.8x
Debt/Equity
1.09
Current Ratio
1.19
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 | 8.79x |
| 2026-03-31 | 9.48x |
| 2025-12-31 | 9.38x |
| 2025-09-30 | 7.91x |
| 2025-06-30 | 8.52x |
| 2025-03-31 | 8.40x |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.04x |
| 2024-09-30 | 5.99x |
| 2024-06-30 | 6.29x |
| 2024-03-31 | 5.89x |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.74x |
| 2023-09-30 | 11.99x |
| 2023-06-30 | 11.82x |
| 2023-03-31 | 11.55x |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.79x |
| 2022-09-30 | 3.88x |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.48x |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.85x |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.50x |
| 2021-09-30 | 4.18x |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.24x |
| 2021-03-31 | 4.85x |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.18x |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.52x |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.17x |
| 2020-03-31 | 4.24x |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.65x |
| 2019-09-30 | 4.27x |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.52x |
| 2019-03-31 | 5.04x |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.43x |
| 2018-09-30 | 4.64x |
| 2018-06-30 | 4.69x |
| 2018-03-31 | 4.75x |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.70x |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.41x |
| 2017-06-30 | 3.85x |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.94x |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.84x |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.81x |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.83x |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.60x |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.39x |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.82x |
| 2015-06-30 | 4.48x |
| 2015-03-31 | 4.04x |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.25x |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.08x |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.56x |
| 2014-03-31 | 4.17x |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.49x |
| 2013-09-30 | 4.34x |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.49x |
| 2013-03-31 | 4.98x |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.05x |
| 2012-09-30 | 4.27x |
| 2012-06-30 | 4.47x |
| 2012-03-31 | 4.52x |
| 2011-12-31 | 16.70x |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.43x |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.87x |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.81x |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.73x |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.44x |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.62x |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.88x |
| 2010-01-20 | 2.50x |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.26x |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.20x |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.69x |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.00x |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.67x |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.97x |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.07x |
| 2003-12-31 | -1.94x |
