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Stryker Corporation (SYK) Interest Coverage Ratio: 8.05x

The interest coverage ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK) is 8.05x as of Sunday, June 21, 2026.

SYK Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

8.05x

SYK Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Stryker Corporation (SYK)$118.00B8.05xN/AN/AN/A
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs ›$114.63B357.95x357.95x174.48x123.56x
Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs ›$125.40B19.38x19.02x23.18x23.65x
CVS Health Corporation (CVS)vs ›$125.45B3.33x3.10x3.72x4.16x
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs ›$110.27B8.41x6.69x7.04x6.41x
Medtronic plc (MDT)vs ›$101.86B9.04x8.61x8.24x8.04x
Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs ›$143.74B5.78x5.55x10.96x11.04x
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs ›$144.07BN/A55.58x55.58x55.58x
McKesson Corporation (MCK)vs ›$87.88B26.13x21.60x19.33x18.13x
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs ›$84.37B5.79x6.64x7.93x8.79x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

8.1x

Debt/Equity

0.73

Current Ratio

1.89

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Stryker Corporation Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Stryker Corporation Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Stryker Corporation (SYK)?
The interest coverage ratio for SYK stock is 8.05x.

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Corporation functions as a prominent medical technology enterprise, with its operations structured across two main divisions. The Orthopaedics and Spine segment specializes in providing implants for joint replacement procedures (including hips and knees), as well as solutions for trauma and extremities surgeries. This division also furnishes a comprehensive suite of spinal implant products, such as cervical, thoracolumbar, and interbody systems, utilized in addressing spinal injuries, deformities, and degenerative conditions. The MedSurg and Neurotechnology division offers an extensive array of products, encompassing advanced surgical equipment, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic and communication tools, patient handling devices, emergency medical apparatus, and critical care disposable items. This segment also deals in reprocessed and remanufactured medical devices, catering to various medical specialties. Furthermore, its neurotechnology offerings include devices for minimally invasive endovascular techniques, instruments for brain and open skull-based surgical interventions, and orthobiologic and biosurgery products like synthetic bone grafts and vertebral augmentation solutions. It also provides specialized minimally invasive products for treating acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, alongside craniomaxillofacial implants, which include cranial, maxillofacial, and chest wall devices, in addition to dural substitutes and sealants. Stryker distributes its diverse portfolio to medical professionals, hospitals, and other healthcare institutions in approximately 75 countries, leveraging its network of company-owned subsidiaries, regional branches, and independent dealers and distributors. Established in 1941, Stryker Corporation is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Portage, MI
53,000 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Devices
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Devices
CEO
Kevin A. Lobo