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 108.60x is 142% above its 5-year average of 44.82x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-14.09x–129.77x).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 16.43% above its 12-month average of 93.27x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
108.60x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
93.27x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
45.85x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
32.64x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
45.16x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
35.51x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
27.46x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+16.43%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+136.86%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+232.69%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+140.46%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+205.79%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+295.52%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+1504.14%
vs the sector median at left
United Therapeutics Corporation
Market Cap
$22.02B
Interest Coverage Ratio
108.60x
TTM Avg
93.27x
3Y Avg
45.85x
5Y Avg
32.64x
Market Cap
$22.61B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-307.40x
TTM Avg
531.75x
3Y Avg
531.75x
5Y Avg
531.75x
Market Cap
$22.69B
Interest Coverage Ratio
18.15x
TTM Avg
14.10x
3Y Avg
10.28x
5Y Avg
10.20x
Market Cap
$23.10B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-45.74x
TTM Avg
444.02x
3Y Avg
1201.03x
5Y Avg
1201.03x
Market Cap
$20.61B
Interest Coverage Ratio
-5.65x
TTM Avg
0.68x
3Y Avg
1.36x
5Y Avg
1.37x
Market Cap
$24.45B
Interest Coverage Ratio
553.04x
TTM Avg
298.73x
3Y Avg
269.07x
5Y Avg
276.66x
Market Cap
$24.54B
Interest Coverage Ratio
1029.00x
TTM Avg
617.01x
3Y Avg
353.82x
5Y Avg
258.97x
Market Cap
$18.54B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.65x
TTM Avg
5.28x
3Y Avg
5.28x
5Y Avg
4.27x
Market Cap
$25.61B
Interest Coverage Ratio
6.77x
TTM Avg
5.99x
3Y Avg
5.91x
5Y Avg
8.30x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR) | $22.02B | 108.60x | 93.27x | 45.85x | 32.64x |
| Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)vs › | $22.61B | -307.40x | 531.75x | 531.75x | 531.75x |
| STERIS plc (STE)vs › | $22.69B | 18.15x | 14.10x | 10.28x | 10.20x |
| BioNTech SE (BNTX)vs › | $23.10B | -45.74x | 444.02x | 1201.03x | 1201.03x |
| Viatris Inc. (VTRS)vs › | $20.61B | -5.65x | 0.68x | 1.36x | 1.37x |
| Incyte Corporation (INCY)vs › | $24.45B | 553.04x | 298.73x | 269.07x | 276.66x |
| West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)vs › | $24.54B | 1029.00x | 617.01x | 353.82x | 258.97x |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH)vs › | $18.54B | 4.65x | 5.28x | 5.28x | 4.27x |
| Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH)vs › | $25.61B | 6.77x | 5.99x | 5.91x | 8.30x |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)vs › | $25.80B | 5.79x | 5.88x | 7.29x | 9.45x |
Interest Coverage
108.6x
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
4.79
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 | 108.60x |
| 2025-12-31 | 115.32x |
| 2025-09-30 | 129.77x |
| 2025-06-30 | 49.93x |
| 2025-03-31 | 62.75x |
| 2024-12-31 | 45.28x |
| 2024-09-30 | 33.97x |
| 2024-06-30 | 27.58x |
| 2024-03-31 | 26.79x |
| 2023-12-31 | 17.23x |
| 2023-09-30 | 20.96x |
| 2023-06-30 | 21.18x |
| 2023-03-31 | 20.61x |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.28x |
| 2022-09-30 | 34.16x |
| 2022-06-30 | 32.55x |
| 2022-03-31 | 61.28x |
| 2021-12-31 | 36.13x |
| 2021-09-30 | 49.72x |
| 2021-06-30 | 47.28x |
| 2021-03-31 | -14.09x |
| 2020-12-31 | 13.60x |
| 2020-09-30 | 45.12x |
| 2020-06-30 | 25.09x |
| 2020-03-31 | 20.33x |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.35x |
| 2019-09-30 | 15.68x |
| 2019-06-30 | 18.15x |
| 2019-03-31 | -63.68x |
| 2018-12-31 | 30.58x |
| 2018-09-30 | 36.49x |
| 2018-06-30 | 74.97x |
| 2018-03-31 | 118.04x |
| 2017-12-31 | 39.71x |
| 2017-09-30 | 98.12x |
| 2017-06-30 | 63.21x |
| 2017-03-31 | 329.50x |
| 2016-12-31 | 79.18x |
| 2016-09-30 | 477.20x |
| 2016-06-30 | 475.33x |
| 2016-03-31 | 606.17x |
| 2015-12-31 | 283.99x |
| 2015-09-30 | 464.12x |
| 2015-06-30 | 132.49x |
| 2015-03-31 | -7.20x |
| 2014-12-31 | 50.63x |
| 2014-09-30 | -6.85x |
| 2014-06-30 | 37.15x |
| 2014-03-31 | 46.89x |
| 2013-12-31 | -6.25x |
| 2013-09-30 | 23.05x |
| 2013-06-30 | 27.06x |
| 2013-03-31 | 21.20x |
| 2012-12-31 | 28.64x |
| 2012-09-30 | 18.41x |
| 2012-06-30 | 27.22x |
| 2012-03-31 | 27.47x |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.43x |
| 2011-09-30 | 19.01x |
| 2011-06-30 | 24.98x |
| 2011-03-31 | 6.81x |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.66x |
| 2010-09-30 | 12.87x |
| 2010-06-30 | 12.78x |
| 2010-03-31 | 6.88x |
| 2009-12-31 | -0.60x |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.52x |
| 2009-06-30 | -1.27x |
| 2009-03-31 | 7.80x |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.88x |
| 2008-03-31 | 136.61x |
| 2007-12-31 | -246.91x |
| 2007-09-30 | 19.74x |
| 2007-06-30 | 11.28x |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.38x |
| 2006-06-30 | 11516.00x |
| 2005-12-31 | 493.10x |
| 2005-06-30 | 11163.00x |
| 2004-03-31 | -1186.50x |
| 2003-12-31 | -195.72x |
| 2003-09-30 | -56.23x |
| 2002-12-31 | -115.30x |
| 2002-09-30 | -261.48x |
| 2002-06-30 | -45.97x |
