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Interest Coverage Ratio: 13.73x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 13.73x is 62% above its 5-year average of 8.49x, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.21x–15.53x).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 9.69% above its 12-month average of 12.52x.

Interest Coverage

GSK Interest Coverage Ratio

13.73x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

+106.77% 5Y
GSK Interest Coverage Ratio

GSK Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

GSK Interest Coverage Ratio

GSK Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

GSK Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

13.73x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

12.52x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

10.76x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

8.49x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

7.49x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

7.55x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

8.02x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+9.69%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+27.57%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+61.75%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+83.21%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+81.86%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+71.15%

GSK Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
GSK plc (GSK)$105.20B13.73x12.52x10.76x8.49x
Medtronic plc (MDT)vs ›$103.66B9.04x8.61x8.24x8.04x
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs ›$116.46B8.41x6.69x7.04x6.41x
McKesson Corporation (MCK)vs ›$89.39B26.13x21.60x19.33x18.13x
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)vs ›$86.89B5.32x5.22x5.16x5.27x
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs ›$124.70B357.95x357.95x174.48x123.56x
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs ›$84.88B5.79x6.64x7.93x8.79x
Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs ›$127.39B8.05x10.41x10.98x10.79x
CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs ›$133.13B3.33x3.10x3.72x4.16x
Cigna Corporation (CI)vs ›$74.81B6.61x6.58x6.49x6.37x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

13.7x

Debt/Equity

1.08

Current Ratio

0.82

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 GSK plc (GSK)?
The interest coverage ratio for GSK stock is 13.73x.
Is GSK plc's interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 13.73x is 62% above its 5-year average of 8.49x, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.21x–15.53x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for GSK stock is 12.52x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for GSK stock is 10.76x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for GSK stock is 8.49x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for GSK stock is 7.49x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for GSK stock is 7.55x.
What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for GSK plc (GSK)?
The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for GSK stock is 8.02x.

GSK Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-3113.73x
2025-12-318.66x
2025-09-3015.53x
2025-06-3010.99x
2025-03-3113.68x
2024-12-314.83x
2024-09-301.21x
2024-06-309.46x
2024-03-318.98x
2023-12-312.08x
2023-09-3010.71x
2023-06-3011.57x
2023-03-3110.26x
2022-12-317.24x
2022-09-305.96x
2022-06-305.30x
2022-03-3111.19x
2021-12-314.77x
2021-09-307.08x
2021-06-306.64x
2021-03-318.42x
2020-12-314.58x
2020-09-309.38x
2020-06-3012.45x
2020-03-318.79x
2019-12-319.23x
2019-09-308.76x
2019-06-306.26x
2019-03-316.38x
2018-12-317.33x
2018-09-308.20x
2018-06-304.02x
2018-03-317.65x
2017-12-313.32x
2017-09-309.68x
2017-06-30-0.10x
2017-03-318.86x
2016-12-313.06x
2016-09-307.99x
2016-06-30-0.83x
2016-03-313.99x
2015-12-31-1.44x
2015-09-305.92x
2015-06-301.73x
2015-03-3148.25x
2014-12-314.37x
2014-09-303.93x
2014-06-306.42x
2014-03-315.86x
2013-12-3113.87x
2013-09-308.21x
2013-06-307.30x
2013-03-317.78x
2012-12-3117.17x
2012-09-308.41x
2012-06-308.97x
2012-03-318.61x
2011-12-319.21x
2011-09-3011.07x
2011-06-308.43x
2011-03-3110.54x
2010-12-31-1.33x
2010-09-309.94x
2010-06-300.27x
2010-03-3110.21x
2009-12-3111.49x
2009-09-3010.41x
2009-06-3013.07x
2009-03-318.43x
2008-12-316.56x
2008-09-307.60x
2008-06-309.06x
2008-03-3111.55x
2007-12-3128.07x
2007-06-3015.94x
2007-03-3122.56x
2006-09-3024.98x
2006-03-3123.60x
2005-09-3015.78x
2005-06-3047.81x
2005-03-3135.65x
2004-09-3030.48x
2004-06-3010.66x
2004-03-3136.41x
2003-12-3166.17x
2003-09-3036.30x
2003-06-306.84x
2003-03-3153.82x
2002-12-3113.36x
2002-09-3026.81x
2002-06-3056.59x

About GSK plc

GSK plc, a global pharmaceutical entity founded in 1715 and headquartered in Brentford, United Kingdom, dedicates its efforts to the research, development, and manufacturing of a wide array of medical solutions. Until May 2022, the company was known as GlaxoSmithKline plc. Its primary objective is to prevent and treat illnesses by producing both vaccines and a comprehensive range of specialty and general medicines for markets across the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. The company's operations are organized into two key divisions: Commercial Operations and Total R&D. Its extensive vaccine portfolio includes immunizations against shingles, meningitis, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), seasonal and pandemic influenza, and polio. Beyond preventative care, GSK provides diverse therapeutic products covering critical areas such as HIV, oncology, respiratory and immunology conditions, and other specialized medical fields. This also encompasses inhaled treatments for chronic respiratory ailments like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), along with antibiotics for various infections. Innovation at GSK is frequently driven by strategic partnerships. Notable collaborations include an agreement with CureVac to advance mRNA-based influenza vaccines, and alliances with Wave Life Sciences and Elsie Biotechnologies focused on developing oligonucleotide platforms. Furthermore, GSK has established two distinct strategic collaborations with Relation to progress therapeutics for fibrotic diseases and osteoarthritis. The company is also engaged in a multi-target strategic alliance aimed at developing pioneering treatments for individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease, and a partnership with Flagship Pioneering to identify novel medicines and vaccines.

Brentford
68,629 employees
Healthcare / Drug Manufacturers - General
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
CEO
Luke Victor Miels