McKessonFRA:MCK +1.25%81 Interest Coverage is 36.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 14.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:MCK with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €707.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Medical Distribution companies, McKesson ranks better than 71.91% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. McKesson's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,945 Mil. McKesson's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-53 Mil.
McKesson's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.85.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for McKesson's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MCK'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.32 Med: 14.89 Max: 26.13
Current: 26.13
FRA:MCK's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 71.91% of 89
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.23
vs FRA:MCK: 26.13
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
McKesson Interest Coverage Related Terms
McKesson Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McKesson's Interest Coverage can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
FRA:MCK vs COR, CAH, HSIC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, McKesson's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
McKesson Interest Coverage vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, McKesson's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McKesson's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
McKesson (FRA:MCK) has a Interest Coverage of 36.85 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on McKesson and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 14.89. Over the past decade, McKesson's Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.32 to 26.13. According to the industry distribution chart, McKesson ranks #25 out of 89 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is McKesson's Interest Coverage too high?
McKesson's current Interest Coverage of 36.85 is 147% above median its 10-year median of 14.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.32 to a high of 26.13. The Medical Distribution industry median Interest Coverage is 6.23. McKesson's value of 36.85 is 491.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McKesson ranks #25 out of 89 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, McKesson has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McKesson's Interest Coverage compare to COR and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, McKesson ranks #25 out of 89 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts McKesson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.23. McKesson's value of 36.85 is 491.5% above this benchmark. Historically, McKesson's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 10.32 to 26.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.89 vs. the industry median of 6.23, McKesson has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Medical Distribution company?
The median Interest Coverage among Medical Distribution companies is 6.23, based on 89 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. McKesson's current Interest Coverage of 36.85 is 491.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on McKesson and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McKesson's current Interest Coverage is 36.85, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 14.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McKesson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McKesson (FRA:MCK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €707.29, compared to a current price of €682.80 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 36.85, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 14.89 and 491.5% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 6.23. McKesson's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For McKesson (FRA:MCK), the current Interest Coverage is 36.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is McKesson (FRA:MCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McKesson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €682.80 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €707.29.
GuruFocus considers McKesson to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MCK:
Interest Coverage: 36.85 (147% above median its 10-year median of 14.89)
GF Value™: €707.29 vs. price of €682.80 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 491.5% above the Medical Distribution median (#25 of 89)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
McKesson is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US engaged in sourcing and distributing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with Cencora and Cardinal Health, the three account for over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Outside the US market, McKesson engages in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution in Canada. Additionally, the company supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities and provides a variety of technology solutions for pharmacies.
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