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 -36.85x is 341% below its 5-year average of 15.26x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-36.85x–27.21x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 448.66% below its 12-month average of 10.57x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
-36.85x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
10.57x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
18.11x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
17.87x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
14.73x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
12.53x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
12.01x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-448.66%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-303.51%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-306.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-350.16%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-394.07%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-406.78%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-644.35%
vs the sector median at left
McKesson Corporation
Market Cap
$99.52B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-36.85x
TTM Avg
10.57x
3Y Avg
18.11x
5Y Avg
17.87x
Market Cap
$109.67B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.04x
TTM Avg
8.61x
3Y Avg
8.24x
5Y Avg
8.04x
Market Cap
$88.64B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.32x
TTM Avg
5.22x
3Y Avg
5.16x
5Y Avg
5.27x
Market Cap
$83.68B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.79x
TTM Avg
6.64x
3Y Avg
7.93x
5Y Avg
8.79x
Market Cap
$79.75B
Interest Coverage Ratio
81.69x
TTM Avg
77.00x
3Y Avg
76.06x
5Y Avg
87.20x
Market Cap
$123.30B
Interest Coverage Ratio
357.95x
TTM Avg
357.95x
3Y Avg
174.48x
5Y Avg
123.56x
Market Cap
$125.05B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.33x
TTM Avg
3.10x
3Y Avg
3.72x
5Y Avg
4.16x
Market Cap
$71.41B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.61x
TTM Avg
6.58x
3Y Avg
6.49x
5Y Avg
6.37x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKesson Corporation (MCK) | $99.52B | -36.85x | 10.57x | 18.11x | 17.87x |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $103.84B | 12.14x | 9.13x | 8.62x | 7.79x |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $109.67B | 9.04x | 8.61x | 8.24x | 8.04x |
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)vs › | $88.64B | 5.32x | 5.22x | 5.16x | 5.27x |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $83.68B | 5.79x | 6.64x | 7.93x | 8.79x |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $79.75B | 81.69x | 77.00x | 76.06x | 87.20x |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $123.30B | 357.95x | 357.95x | 174.48x | 123.56x |
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs › | $125.05B | 3.33x | 3.10x | 3.72x | 4.16x |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $71.41B | 6.61x | 6.58x | 6.49x | 6.37x |
| Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)vs › | $71.16B | 11.38x | 9.10x | 7.54x | 6.16x |
Interest Coverage
-36.9x
Debt/Equity
-3.97
Current Ratio
0.85
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | -36.85x |
| 2025-12-31 | 25.70x |
| 2025-09-30 | 19.84x |
| 2025-06-30 | 21.14x |
| 2025-03-31 | 23.02x |
| 2024-12-31 | 19.21x |
| 2024-09-30 | 9.55x |
| 2024-06-30 | 16.08x |
| 2024-03-31 | 17.15x |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.73x |
| 2023-09-30 | 14.72x |
| 2023-06-30 | 27.21x |
| 2023-03-31 | 13.95x |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.55x |
| 2022-09-30 | 20.82x |
| 2022-06-30 | 23.64x |
| 2022-03-31 | 18.30x |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.88x |
| 2021-09-30 | 15.18x |
| 2021-06-30 | 16.33x |
| 2021-03-31 | 21.31x |
| 2020-12-31 | 16.25x |
| 2020-09-30 | 16.08x |
| 2020-06-30 | 10.77x |
| 2020-03-31 | 18.58x |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.78x |
| 2019-09-30 | 10.48x |
| 2019-06-30 | 11.73x |
| 2019-03-31 | 12.61x |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.60x |
| 2018-09-30 | 11.68x |
| 2018-06-30 | 10.11x |
| 2018-03-31 | 9.61x |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.91x |
| 2017-09-30 | 11.96x |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.90x |
| 2017-03-31 | 9.25x |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.26x |
| 2016-09-30 | 11.49x |
| 2016-06-30 | 12.30x |
| 2016-03-31 | 8.60x |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.57x |
| 2015-09-30 | 10.48x |
| 2015-06-30 | 10.46x |
| 2015-03-31 | 7.78x |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.04x |
| 2014-09-30 | 7.96x |
| 2014-06-30 | 6.81x |
| 2014-03-31 | 4.79x |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.03x |
| 2013-09-30 | 11.51x |
| 2013-06-30 | 10.97x |
| 2013-03-31 | 9.14x |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.22x |
| 2012-09-30 | 11.11x |
| 2012-06-30 | 10.34x |
| 2012-03-31 | 11.98x |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.69x |
| 2011-09-30 | 7.47x |
| 2011-06-30 | 7.38x |
| 2011-03-31 | 7.60x |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.79x |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.48x |
| 2010-06-30 | 11.02x |
| 2010-03-31 | 12.73x |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.83x |
| 2009-09-30 | 9.94x |
| 2009-06-30 | 9.56x |
| 2008-12-31 | -1.64x |
| 2008-09-30 | 10.89x |
| 2008-06-30 | 10.91x |
| 2005-06-30 | 261.00x |
