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 6.32x is in line with its 1-year average of 6.82x, around the middle of its 1-year range (5.15x–8.56x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 7.20% below its 12-month average of 6.82x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
6.32x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
6.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
6.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
6.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
6.82x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
12.07x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
14.57x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-7.20%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-7.20%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-7.20%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-47.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-56.60%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-6.58%
vs the sector median at left
Stryker Corporation
Market Cap
$128.79B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.32x
TTM Avg
6.82x
3Y Avg
6.82x
5Y Avg
6.82x
Market Cap
$130.10B
Interest Coverage Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
55.58x
3Y Avg
55.58x
5Y Avg
55.58x
Market Cap
$133.23B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.33x
TTM Avg
3.10x
3Y Avg
3.72x
5Y Avg
4.16x
Market Cap
$134.59B
Interest Coverage Ratio
7.26x
TTM Avg
6.69x
3Y Avg
7.04x
5Y Avg
6.41x
Market Cap
$121.50B
Interest Coverage Ratio
357.95x
TTM Avg
357.95x
3Y Avg
174.48x
5Y Avg
123.56x
Market Cap
$136.93B
Interest Coverage Ratio
19.38x
TTM Avg
19.02x
3Y Avg
23.18x
5Y Avg
23.65x
Market Cap
$144.82B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.78x
TTM Avg
5.55x
3Y Avg
10.96x
5Y Avg
11.04x
Market Cap
$110.34B
Interest Coverage Ratio
9.04x
TTM Avg
8.61x
3Y Avg
8.24x
5Y Avg
8.04x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation (SYK) | $128.79B | 6.32x | 6.82x | 6.82x | 6.82x |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs › | $130.10B | N/A | 55.58x | 55.58x | 55.58x |
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs › | $133.23B | 3.33x | 3.10x | 3.72x | 4.16x |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $134.59B | 7.26x | 6.69x | 7.04x | 6.41x |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $121.50B | 357.95x | 357.95x | 174.48x | 123.56x |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs › | $136.93B | 19.38x | 19.02x | 23.18x | 23.65x |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs › | $144.82B | 5.78x | 5.55x | 10.96x | 11.04x |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $110.34B | 9.04x | 8.61x | 8.24x | 8.04x |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $103.24B | 12.14x | 9.13x | 8.62x | 7.79x |
| McKesson Corporation (MCK)vs › | $97.23B | 26.13x | 21.60x | 19.33x | 18.13x |
Interest Coverage
6.3x
Debt/Equity
0.30
Current Ratio
2.16
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 | 6.32x |
| 2025-12-31 | 5.15x |
| 2025-09-30 | 7.23x |
| 2025-06-30 | 8.56x |
| 2012-09-30 | 25.00x |
| 2011-09-30 | 20.18x |
| 2010-03-31 | 29.56x |
| 2004-12-31 | 34.24x |
| 2004-09-30 | 53.07x |
| 2004-06-30 | 122.28x |
| 2004-03-31 | 138.00x |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.00x |
| 2003-09-30 | 27.43x |
| 2003-06-30 | 25.22x |
| 2003-03-31 | 22.34x |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.49x |
| 2002-09-30 | 12.57x |
