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 5.38x is 37% above its 5-year average of 3.93x, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.05x–5.78x).
21.28% above its 12-month average of 4.44x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 3.98x.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.38x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
4.44x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
4.20x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
3.93x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
16.16x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
21.00x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
26.64x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+21.28%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+28.17%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+36.92%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-66.71%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-74.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-79.80%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.72x
median of 90 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-19.94%
vs the sector median at left
ICON Public Limited Company
Market Cap
$12.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.38x
TTM Avg
4.44x
3Y Avg
4.20x
5Y Avg
3.93x
Market Cap
$12.51B
Interest Coverage Ratio
144.35x
TTM Avg
102.58x
3Y Avg
62.73x
5Y Avg
62.73x
Market Cap
$12.14B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-1.06x
TTM Avg
0.71x
3Y Avg
2.65x
5Y Avg
6.89x
Market Cap
$11.88B
Interest Coverage Ratio
8.55x
TTM Avg
7.42x
3Y Avg
7.61x
5Y Avg
6.89x
Market Cap
$11.47B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.66x
TTM Avg
4.05x
3Y Avg
3.97x
5Y Avg
4.62x
Market Cap
$11.34B
Interest Coverage Ratio
46.60x
TTM Avg
29.31x
3Y Avg
24.60x
5Y Avg
23.61x
Market Cap
$11.10B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.83x
TTM Avg
6.50x
3Y Avg
6.73x
5Y Avg
9.55x
Market Cap
$13.98B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.74x
TTM Avg
3.27x
3Y Avg
5.51x
5Y Avg
5.84x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICON Public Limited Company (ICLR) | $12.41B | 5.38x | 4.44x | 4.20x | 3.93x |
| Penumbra, Inc. (PEN)vs › | $12.51B | 144.35x | 102.58x | 62.73x | 62.73x |
| Baxter International Inc. (BAX)vs › | $12.14B | -1.06x | 0.71x | 2.65x | 6.89x |
| Encompass Health Corporation (EHC)vs › | $11.88B | 8.55x | 7.42x | 7.61x | 6.89x |
| DaVita Inc. (DVA)vs › | $11.47B | 3.66x | 4.05x | 3.97x | 4.62x |
| Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs › | $13.43B | -3.60x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs › | $11.34B | 46.60x | 29.31x | 24.60x | 23.61x |
| The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO)vs › | $11.10B | 6.83x | 6.50x | 6.73x | 9.55x |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs › | $13.98B | 4.74x | 3.27x | 5.51x | 5.84x |
| Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)vs › | $10.64B | 12.68x | 10.82x | 8.80x | 10.61x |
Interest Coverage
5.4x
Debt/Equity
0.37
Current Ratio
0.95
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 | 3.98x |
| 2026-03-31 | 3.62x |
| 2025-12-31 | 5.25x |
| 2025-09-30 | 5.15x |
| 2025-06-30 | 4.17x |
| 2025-03-31 | 4.61x |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.78x |
| 2024-09-30 | 5.35x |
| 2024-06-30 | 3.78x |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.98x |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.28x |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.15x |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.46x |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.50x |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.70x |
| 2022-09-30 | 3.87x |
| 2022-06-30 | 3.77x |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.83x |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.74x |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.05x |
| 2021-06-30 | 4.60x |
| 2021-03-31 | 42.54x |
| 2020-12-31 | 35.47x |
| 2020-09-30 | 33.47x |
| 2020-06-30 | 17.69x |
| 2020-03-31 | 33.41x |
| 2019-12-31 | 34.63x |
| 2019-09-30 | 32.43x |
| 2019-06-30 | 33.16x |
| 2019-03-31 | 30.40x |
| 2018-12-31 | 31.77x |
| 2018-09-30 | 30.60x |
| 2018-06-30 | 24.81x |
| 2018-03-31 | 24.17x |
| 2017-12-31 | 29.02x |
| 2017-09-30 | 26.74x |
| 2017-06-30 | 24.54x |
| 2017-03-31 | 26.94x |
| 2016-12-31 | 25.15x |
| 2016-09-30 | 23.90x |
| 2016-06-30 | 23.12x |
| 2016-03-31 | 23.64x |
| 2015-12-31 | 32.67x |
| 2015-09-30 | 60.60x |
| 2015-06-30 | 297.52x |
| 2015-03-31 | 238.97x |
| 2014-12-31 | 707.41x |
| 2014-09-30 | 376.09x |
| 2014-06-30 | 162.59x |
| 2014-03-31 | 167.31x |
| 2013-12-31 | 143.91x |
| 2013-09-30 | 118.86x |
| 2013-06-30 | 70.32x |
| 2013-03-31 | 62.83x |
| 2012-12-31 | 49.50x |
| 2012-09-30 | 42.18x |
| 2012-06-30 | 28.27x |
| 2012-03-31 | 28.34x |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.39x |
| 2011-09-30 | 24.84x |
| 2011-06-30 | 82.48x |
| 2011-03-31 | 124.47x |
| 2010-12-31 | 234.19x |
| 2010-09-30 | 66.01x |
| 2010-06-30 | 74.65x |
| 2010-03-31 | 62.71x |
| 2009-12-31 | 34.28x |
| 2009-09-30 | 41.15x |
| 2009-06-30 | 21.23x |
| 2009-03-31 | 21.99x |
| 2008-12-31 | 9.29x |
| 2008-09-30 | 30.52x |
| 2008-06-30 | 22.46x |
| 2008-03-31 | 53.51x |
| 2007-09-30 | 252.74x |
| 2005-02-28 | -0.47x |
| 2004-05-31 | 21.33x |
| 2003-05-31 | 176.32x |