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Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.36x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 5.36x is 84% below its 4-year average of 34.32x, near the low end of its 4-year range (3.91x–302.50x).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 6.13% below its 12-month average of 5.71x.

Interest Coverage

GEHC Interest Coverage Ratio

5.36x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-95.57% 5Y
GEHC Interest Coverage Ratio

GEHC Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

GEHC Interest Coverage Ratio

GEHC Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

GEHC Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

5.36x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

5.71x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

5.20x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

N/A

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

N/A

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

N/A

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-6.13%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+3.25%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

GEHC Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)$29.91B5.36x5.71x5.20xN/A
ResMed Inc. (RMD)vs ›$29.05B133.66x81.27x57.81x48.16x
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs ›$31.88B14.80x14.41x13.27x12.34x
Biogen Inc. (BIIB)vs ›$31.89B7.63x8.79x9.45x11.57x
IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)vs ›$31.90B3.14x3.21x3.42x3.19x
Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV)vs ›$27.84BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Centene Corp. (CNC)vs ›$32.44B-11.24x4.28x3.30x3.63x
DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)vs ›$27.07B49.83x40.70x32.97x24.93x
Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs ›$32.87B2.72x2.21x1.60x1.60x
Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)vs ›$26.69B-307.40x531.75x531.75x531.75x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

5.4x

Debt/Equity

0.96

Current Ratio

1.18

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)?
The interest coverage ratio for GEHC stock is 5.36x.
Is GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 5.36x is 84% below its 4-year average of 34.32x, near the low end of its 4-year range (3.91x–302.50x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for GEHC stock is 5.71x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for GEHC stock is 5.20x.

GEHC Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-315.36x
2025-12-316.45x
2025-09-305.31x
2025-06-305.79x
2025-03-315.67x
2024-12-317.22x
2024-09-305.20x
2024-06-304.64x
2024-03-313.91x
2023-12-315.26x
2023-09-304.47x
2023-06-304.16x
2023-03-314.11x
2022-12-3112.95x
2022-09-30302.50x
2022-06-3028.68x
2022-03-3184.83x
2021-12-31121.17x

About GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. is a global medical technology company that creates, manufactures, and markets a diverse range of medical devices, services, and integrated digital solutions. These offerings are designed to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing monitoring of patients. The company boasts an extensive international presence, serving markets across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, Taiwan, Mongolia, and Hong Kong, among other regions. Its operations are structured across four primary business divisions: Imaging, Ultrasound, Patient Care Solutions, and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics. The Imaging division specializes in advanced diagnostic imaging technologies, including systems for molecular imaging, Computed Tomography (CT) scans, Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging, image-guided therapy, and X-ray, alongside specialized women's health products. The Ultrasound segment delivers a comprehensive suite of ultrasound solutions utilized for the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of various diseases. These applications span radiology, primary care, women's health, cardiovascular diagnostics, point-of-care, and portable handheld devices, in addition to products supporting surgical visualization and guidance. The Patient Care Solutions segment is dedicated to providing essential medical devices, consumable products, services, and digital platforms. Its portfolio encompasses patient monitoring, anesthesia delivery and respiratory care, diagnostic cardiology, and maternal-infant care products. The Pharmaceutical Diagnostics segment supplies specialized diagnostic agents to the radiology and nuclear medicine industries. These include contrast media pharmaceuticals, administered to patients prior to scans like CT, angiography, X-ray, and MR, to enhance the visibility of internal tissues and structures. It also offers molecular imaging agents, or radiopharmaceuticals – molecular tracers labeled with radioisotopes – injected into patients for advanced diagnostic imaging applications such as Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and specific ultrasound procedures. Established in 2022, GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago, IL
53,000 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Healthcare Information Services
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Healthcare Information Services
CEO
Peter J. Arduini