AbbVie (MEX:ABBV) Interest Coverage: 6.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:ABBV AbbVie Inc MEX:ABBV
72 GF Score
Price MXN4,343.00
GF Value MXN3,624.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is AbbVie Interest Coverage?

AbbVie MEX:ABBV +2.31% 72 Interest Coverage is 6.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 7.11. GuruFocus rates MEX:ABBV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,624.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Drug Manufacturers companies, AbbVie ranks worse than 61.75% 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. AbbVie's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN85,367 Mil. AbbVie's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-12,929 Mil. AbbVie's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.60. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for AbbVie's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:ABBV' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.24   Med: 7.11   Max: 8.92
Current: 7.16


MEX:ABBV's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
61.75% of 685 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 12.78 vs MEX:ABBV: 7.16

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


AbbVie  (MEX:ABBV) Interest Coverage Explanation

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 .


AbbVie Interest Coverage Related Terms


AbbVie Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AbbVie'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.

AbbVie Interest Coverage Chart

AbbVie Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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AbbVie Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:ABBV vs MRK, JNJ, AMGN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, AbbVie'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.


AbbVie Interest Coverage vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, AbbVie's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AbbVie's Interest Coverage falls into.


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AbbVie Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

AbbVie's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, AbbVie's Interest Expense was MXN-52,090 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN361,753 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN1,061,274 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*361752.519/-52090.49
=6.94

AbbVie's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, AbbVie's Interest Expense was MXN-12,929 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN85,367 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN1,163,686 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*85366.802/-12929.446
=6.60

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 6.60 mean?
AbbVie (MEX:ABBV) has a Interest Coverage of 6.60 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on AbbVie and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.11. Over the past decade, AbbVie's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.24 to 8.92. According to the industry distribution chart, AbbVie ranks #423 out of 685 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is AbbVie's Interest Coverage too high?
AbbVie's current Interest Coverage of 6.60 is near median its 10-year median of 7.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.24 to a high of 8.92. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Interest Coverage is 12.78. AbbVie's value of 6.60 is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AbbVie ranks #423 out of 685 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AbbVie has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AbbVie's Interest Coverage compare to MRK and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, AbbVie ranks #423 out of 685 companies for Interest Coverage. This places AbbVie in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.78. AbbVie's value of 6.60 is 48.4% below this benchmark. Historically, AbbVie's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.24 to 8.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.11 vs. the industry median of 12.78, AbbVie has consistently been below 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Drug Manufacturers companies is 12.78, based on 685 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. AbbVie's current Interest Coverage of 6.60 is 48.4% below 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 AbbVie and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AbbVie's current Interest Coverage is 6.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AbbVie stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AbbVie (MEX:ABBV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,624.05, compared to a current price of MXN4,343.00 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 6.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.11 and 48.4% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 12.78. AbbVie's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 AbbVie (MEX:ABBV), the current Interest Coverage is 6.60 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 AbbVie (MEX:ABBV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AbbVie stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4,343.00 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,624.05. GuruFocus considers AbbVie to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ABBV:

  • Interest Coverage: 6.60 (near median its 10-year median of 7.11)
  • GF Value™: MXN3,624.05 vs. price of MXN4,343.00 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.4% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#423 of 685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ABBV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AbbVie Business Description

Address 1 North Waukegan Road, North Chicago, IL, USA, 60064-6400
AbbVie is a pharmaceutical firm with a strong exposure to immunology (with Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq) and oncology (with Imbruvica and Venclexta). The company was spun off from Abbott in early 2013. The 2020 acquisition of Allergan added several new products and drugs in aesthetics, including Botox. The 2024 acquisitions of Cerevel (neuroscience) and ImmunoGen (oncology) help supplement AbbVie's portfolio.
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