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 7.79x is 27% above its 5-year average of 6.13x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-7.02x–18.76x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 174.47% above its 12-month average of 2.84x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
7.79x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
2.84x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
3.85x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.13x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
9.68x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
11.98x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
12.63x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+174.47%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+102.16%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+27.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-19.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-34.94%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-38.33%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+15.09%
vs the sector median at left
Humana Inc.
Market Cap
$43.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.79x
TTM Avg
2.84x
3Y Avg
3.85x
5Y Avg
6.13x
Market Cap
$44.10B
Interest Coverage Ratio
35.54x
TTM Avg
35.85x
3Y Avg
30.16x
5Y Avg
28.81x
Market Cap
$39.08B
Interest Coverage Ratio
13.21x
TTM Avg
14.36x
3Y Avg
15.54x
5Y Avg
14.94x
Market Cap
$38.68B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.14x
TTM Avg
3.21x
3Y Avg
3.42x
5Y Avg
3.19x
Market Cap
$49.56B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
75.36x
3Y Avg
70.16x
5Y Avg
63.82x
Market Cap
$53.87B
Interest Coverage Ratio
10.58x
TTM Avg
17.48x
3Y Avg
14.63x
5Y Avg
11.63x
Market Cap
$33.22B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.72x
TTM Avg
2.21x
3Y Avg
1.60x
5Y Avg
1.60x
Market Cap
$32.40B
Interest Coverage Ratio
14.80x
TTM Avg
14.41x
3Y Avg
13.27x
5Y Avg
12.34x
Market Cap
$32.20B
Interest Coverage Ratio
49.83x
TTM Avg
40.70x
3Y Avg
32.97x
5Y Avg
24.93x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Inc. (HUM) | $43.67B | 7.79x | 2.84x | 3.85x | 6.13x |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)vs › | $44.10B | 35.54x | 35.85x | 30.16x | 28.81x |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A)vs › | $39.08B | 13.21x | 14.36x | 15.54x | 14.94x |
| IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)vs › | $38.68B | 3.14x | 3.21x | 3.42x | 3.19x |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)vs › | $49.56B | N/A | 75.36x | 70.16x | 63.82x |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs › | $53.87B | 10.58x | 17.48x | 14.63x | 11.63x |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs › | $33.22B | 2.72x | 2.21x | 1.60x | 1.60x |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs › | $32.40B | 14.80x | 14.41x | 13.27x | 12.34x |
| DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)vs › | $32.20B | 49.83x | 40.70x | 32.97x | 24.93x |
| Centene Corp. (CNC)vs › | $30.74B | -11.24x | 4.28x | 3.30x | 3.63x |
Interest Coverage
7.8x
Debt/Equity
0.73
Current Ratio
0.72
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 | 7.79x |
| 2026-03-31 | 8.18x |
| 2025-12-31 | -7.02x |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.64x |
| 2025-06-30 | 4.60x |
| 2025-03-31 | 10.30x |
| 2024-12-31 | -5.48x |
| 2024-09-30 | 3.76x |
| 2024-06-30 | 5.36x |
| 2024-03-31 | 6.23x |
| 2023-12-31 | -4.21x |
| 2023-09-30 | 9.53x |
| 2023-06-30 | 10.43x |
| 2023-03-31 | 14.13x |
| 2022-12-31 | -0.70x |
| 2022-09-30 | 12.75x |
| 2022-06-30 | 11.13x |
| 2022-03-31 | 13.51x |
| 2021-12-31 | -0.70x |
| 2021-09-30 | 18.76x |
| 2021-06-30 | 9.76x |
| 2021-03-31 | 15.60x |
| 2020-12-31 | -6.28x |
| 2020-09-30 | 23.87x |
| 2020-06-30 | 34.36x |
| 2020-03-31 | 12.08x |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.19x |
| 2019-09-30 | 14.34x |
| 2019-06-30 | 20.68x |
| 2019-03-31 | 12.08x |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.42x |
| 2018-09-30 | 17.17x |
| 2018-06-30 | 16.26x |
| 2018-03-31 | 14.34x |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.59x |
| 2017-09-30 | 14.54x |
| 2017-06-30 | 18.97x |
| 2017-03-31 | 16.14x |
| 2016-12-31 | -9.13x |
| 2016-09-30 | 20.19x |
| 2016-06-30 | 13.53x |
| 2016-03-31 | 10.64x |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.35x |
| 2015-09-30 | 13.79x |
| 2015-06-30 | 16.87x |
| 2015-03-31 | 16.17x |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.42x |
| 2014-09-30 | 14.50x |
| 2014-06-30 | 18.46x |
| 2014-03-31 | 19.60x |
| 2013-12-31 | -1.40x |
| 2013-09-30 | 16.74x |
| 2013-06-30 | 18.69x |
| 2013-03-31 | 20.86x |
| 2012-12-31 | 10.44x |
| 2012-09-30 | 25.96x |
| 2012-06-30 | 21.69x |
| 2012-03-31 | 15.00x |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.57x |
| 2011-09-30 | 25.89x |
| 2011-06-30 | 25.93x |
| 2011-03-31 | 18.41x |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.61x |
| 2010-09-30 | 23.80x |
| 2010-06-30 | 20.44x |
| 2010-03-31 | 15.84x |
| 2009-12-31 | 15.20x |
| 2009-09-30 | 17.87x |
| 2009-06-30 | 16.56x |
| 2009-03-31 | 10.97x |
| 2008-12-31 | 9.76x |
| 2008-09-30 | 14.62x |
| 2008-06-30 | 18.19x |
| 2008-03-31 | 7.58x |
| 2007-12-31 | 18.95x |
| 2007-09-30 | 30.01x |
| 2007-06-30 | 21.14x |
| 2007-03-31 | 6.26x |
| 2006-12-31 | 15.26x |
| 2006-09-30 | 14.66x |
| 2006-06-30 | 8.31x |
| 2006-03-31 | 9.76x |
| 2005-12-31 | 9.61x |
| 2005-09-30 | 6.58x |
| 2005-06-30 | 12.10x |
| 2005-03-31 | 13.69x |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.51x |
| 2004-09-30 | 19.67x |
| 2004-06-30 | 22.98x |
| 2004-03-31 | 21.78x |
| 2003-12-31 | 20.37x |
| 2003-09-30 | 19.72x |
| 2003-06-30 | 27.41x |
| 2003-03-31 | 12.05x |
| 2002-12-31 | -0.57x |
| 2002-09-30 | 18.74x |
