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 0.42x is 106% above its 5-year average of -7.41x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-95.44x–14.92x).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 31, 2025. 109.08% above its 12-month average of -4.63x.
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
0.42x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM
-4.63x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y
-3.51x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y
-0.22x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y
4.21x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y
8.78x
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+109.08%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+111.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+291.79%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-90.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-95.21%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
6.77x
median of 73 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-93.79%
vs the sector median at left
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Market Cap
$10.37B
Interest Coverage Ratio
0.42x
TTM Avg
-4.63x
3Y Avg
-3.51x
5Y Avg
-0.22x
Market Cap
$10.46B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.07x
TTM Avg
9.27x
3Y Avg
11.38x
5Y Avg
10.77x
Market Cap
$10.06B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.68x
TTM Avg
10.82x
3Y Avg
8.80x
5Y Avg
10.61x
Market Cap
$9.76B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.05x
TTM Avg
5.30x
3Y Avg
10.04x
5Y Avg
14.14x
Market Cap
$11.28B
Interest Coverage Ratio
12.02x
TTM Avg
12.57x
3Y Avg
19.51x
5Y Avg
17.21x
Market Cap
$11.58B
Interest Coverage Ratio
4.74x
TTM Avg
3.27x
3Y Avg
5.51x
5Y Avg
5.84x
Market Cap
$11.60B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.94x
TTM Avg
6.59x
3Y Avg
5.07x
5Y Avg
3.90x
Market Cap
$8.95B
Interest Coverage Ratio
5.52x
TTM Avg
5.51x
3Y Avg
7.63x
5Y Avg
62.06x
Market Cap
$12.44B
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.87x
TTM Avg
4.06x
3Y Avg
4.92x
5Y Avg
8.88x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) | $10.37B | 0.42x | -4.63x | -3.51x | -0.22x |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH)vs › | $10.46B | 4.07x | 9.27x | 11.38x | 10.77x |
| Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)vs › | $10.06B | 12.68x | 10.82x | 8.80x | 10.61x |
| Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs › | $9.76B | 5.05x | 5.30x | 10.04x | 14.14x |
| Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs › | $11.28B | 12.02x | 12.57x | 19.51x | 17.21x |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs › | $11.58B | 4.74x | 3.27x | 5.51x | 5.84x |
| Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs › | $11.60B | 5.94x | 6.59x | 5.07x | 3.90x |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs › | $8.95B | 5.52x | 5.51x | 7.63x | 62.06x |
| Revvity, Inc. (RVTY)vs › | $12.44B | 3.87x | 4.06x | 4.92x | 8.88x |
| Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN)vs › | $12.58B | N/A | 67.41x | 66.08x | 407.22x |
Interest Coverage
0.4x
Debt/Equity
3.23
Current Ratio
0.68
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | 0.42x |
| 2025-02-28 | -15.16x |
| 2024-11-30 | -1.93x |
| 2024-08-31 | -7.46x |
| 2024-05-31 | 0.98x |
| 2024-02-29 | -95.44x |
| 2023-11-30 | -0.39x |
| 2023-08-31 | -2.91x |
| 2023-05-31 | -2.76x |
| 2023-02-28 | 1.40x |
| 2022-11-30 | -55.92x |
| 2022-08-31 | -7.83x |
| 2022-05-31 | -2.96x |
| 2022-02-28 | 12.46x |
| 2021-11-30 | 14.92x |
| 2021-08-31 | 10.34x |
| 2021-05-31 | 2.08x |
| 2021-02-28 | 6.07x |
| 2020-11-30 | -3.93x |
| 2020-08-31 | 3.87x |
| 2020-05-31 | -11.37x |
| 2020-02-29 | 7.28x |
| 2019-11-30 | 5.55x |
| 2019-08-31 | 5.02x |
| 2019-05-31 | 6.43x |
| 2019-02-28 | 8.38x |
| 2018-11-30 | 8.70x |
| 2018-08-31 | 8.78x |
| 2018-05-31 | 10.17x |
| 2018-02-28 | 13.09x |
| 2017-11-30 | 8.85x |
| 2017-08-31 | 5.77x |
| 2017-05-31 | 9.79x |
| 2017-02-28 | 8.60x |
| 2016-11-30 | 8.36x |
| 2016-08-31 | 6.67x |
| 2016-05-31 | 10.43x |
| 2016-02-29 | 13.29x |
| 2015-11-30 | 10.64x |
| 2015-08-31 | 3.28x |
| 2015-05-31 | 9.28x |
| 2015-02-28 | 9.56x |
| 2014-11-30 | 19.16x |
| 2014-08-31 | 22.93x |
| 2014-05-31 | 29.26x |
| 2014-02-28 | 32.89x |
| 2013-11-30 | 23.59x |
| 2013-08-31 | 16.56x |
| 2013-05-31 | 18.14x |
| 2013-02-28 | 48.83x |
| 2012-11-30 | 19.65x |
| 2012-08-31 | 15.84x |
| 2012-05-31 | 51.35x |
| 2012-02-29 | 65.00x |
| 2011-11-30 | 52.94x |
| 2011-08-31 | 84.40x |
| 2011-05-31 | 52.83x |
| 2011-02-28 | 67.06x |
| 2010-11-30 | 47.05x |
| 2010-08-31 | 41.56x |
| 2010-05-31 | 34.54x |
| 2010-02-28 | 49.36x |
| 2009-11-30 | 37.95x |
| 2009-08-31 | 30.52x |
| 2009-05-31 | 33.84x |
| 2009-02-28 | 51.50x |
| 2008-05-31 | 456.90x |
