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 5.00x is 45% below its 5-year average of 9.14x, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.46x–19.82x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 25.34% below its 12-month average of 6.69x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.00x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
6.69x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
6.37x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
9.14x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
5.86x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
5.76x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-25.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-21.60%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-45.31%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.74%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.26%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.96x
median of 80 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-28.16%
vs the sector median at left
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Market Cap
$5.35B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.00x
TTM Avg
6.69x
3Y Avg
6.37x
5Y Avg
9.14x
Market Cap
$6.80B
Interest Coverage Ratio
193.28x
TTM Avg
199.58x
3Y Avg
145.92x
5Y Avg
155.47x
Market Cap
$7.06B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$3.17B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.88x
TTM Avg
5.24x
3Y Avg
5.24x
5Y Avg
5.24x
Market Cap
$7.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-22.52x
TTM Avg
2.41x
3Y Avg
2.41x
5Y Avg
2.41x
Market Cap
$2.21B
Interest Coverage Ratio
2.86x
TTM Avg
2.86x
3Y Avg
2.86x
5Y Avg
6.42x
Market Cap
$1.16B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-13.34x
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$9.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.94x
TTM Avg
6.59x
3Y Avg
5.07x
5Y Avg
3.90x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) | $5.35B | 5.00x | 6.69x | 6.37x | 9.14x |
| Doximity, Inc. (DOCS)vs › | $4.79B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chemed Corporation (CHE)vs › | $6.80B | 193.28x | 199.58x | 145.92x | 155.47x |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs › | $7.06B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| TransMedics Group, Inc. (TMDX)vs › | $3.17B | 7.88x | 5.24x | 5.24x | 5.24x |
| Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs › | $7.79B | -22.52x | 2.41x | 2.41x | 2.41x |
| DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (XRAY)vs › | $2.21B | 2.86x | 2.86x | 2.86x | 6.42x |
| Teladoc Health, Inc. (TDOC)vs › | $1.16B | -13.34x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs › | $9.93B | 5.94x | 6.59x | 5.07x | 3.90x |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG)vs › | $10.11B | 53.24x | 48.24x | 40.33x | 37.20x |
Interest Coverage
5.0x
Debt/Equity
0.49
Current Ratio
4.20
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 | 5.00x |
| 2026-03-31 | 6.74x |
| 2025-12-31 | 8.50x |
| 2025-09-30 | 6.33x |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.90x |
| 2025-03-31 | 7.73x |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.57x |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.97x |
| 2024-06-30 | 5.98x |
| 2024-03-31 | 4.46x |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.58x |
| 2023-09-30 | 7.26x |
| 2023-06-30 | 7.83x |
| 2023-03-31 | 13.12x |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.09x |
| 2022-09-30 | 10.19x |
| 2022-06-30 | 17.25x |
| 2022-03-31 | 15.20x |
| 2021-12-31 | 19.82x |
| 2021-09-30 | 12.92x |
| 2021-06-30 | 6.42x |
| 2021-03-31 | 9.23x |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.26x |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.03x |
| 2020-06-30 | -7.00x |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.43x |
| 2019-12-31 | -0.77x |
| 2019-09-30 | -0.84x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.92x |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.45x |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.95x |
| 2018-09-30 | 9.04x |
| 2018-06-30 | 4.53x |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.66x |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.34x |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.55x |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.15x |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.07x |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.71x |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.99x |
| 2016-06-30 | 6.55x |
| 2016-03-31 | 5.31x |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.54x |
| 2015-09-30 | 5.74x |
| 2015-06-30 | 7.15x |
| 2015-03-31 | 5.53x |
| 2014-12-31 | 7.64x |
| 2014-09-30 | 6.01x |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.14x |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.49x |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.97x |
| 2013-09-30 | 4.38x |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.68x |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.14x |
| 2012-12-31 | 17.18x |
| 2012-09-30 | 70.95x |
| 2012-06-30 | 73.41x |
| 2012-03-31 | 45.24x |
| 2011-12-31 | 165.47x |
| 2011-09-30 | 342.47x |
| 2011-06-30 | 34.88x |
| 2011-03-31 | 24.02x |
| 2010-12-31 | 12.25x |
| 2010-09-30 | -36.23x |
| 2010-06-30 | 585.13x |
| 2010-03-31 | 181.31x |
| 2009-12-31 | 268.61x |
| 2009-09-30 | 2821.00x |