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Ensign GroupMIL:1ENSG 72 Interest Coverage is 64.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 27.71. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ENSG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €141.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ensign Group ranks better than 81.19% 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. Ensign Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €108 Mil. Ensign Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2 Mil.
Ensign Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 64.63.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ensign Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1ENSG'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.15 Med: 27.71 Max: 56.93
Current: 56.93
MIL:1ENSG's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 81.19% of 452
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.94
vs MIL:1ENSG: 56.93
Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) 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 .
Ensign Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Ensign Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ensign Group'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.
MIL:1ENSG vs EHC, UHS, PACS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ensign Group'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.
Ensign Group Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ensign Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ensign Group'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.
Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) has a Interest Coverage of 64.63 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ensign Group and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 27.71. Over the past decade, Ensign Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.15 to 56.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #85 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Ensign Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Ensign Group's current Interest Coverage of 64.63 is 133% above median its 10-year median of 27.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 56.93. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Ensign Group's value of 64.63 is 714% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #85 out of 452 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ensign Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ensign Group's Interest Coverage compare to EHC and UHS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #85 out of 452 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ensign Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.94. Ensign Group's value of 64.63 is 714% above this benchmark. Historically, Ensign Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.15 to 56.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.71 vs. the industry median of 7.94, Ensign Group 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.94, based on 452 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. Ensign Group's current Interest Coverage of 64.63 is 714% 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 Ensign Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ensign Group's current Interest Coverage is 64.63, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 27.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ensign Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €141.50, compared to a current price of €152.45 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 64.63, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 27.71 and 714% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.94. Ensign Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG), the current Interest Coverage is 64.63 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 Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €152.45 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €141.50.
GuruFocus considers Ensign Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1ENSG:
Interest Coverage: 64.63 (133% above median its 10-year median of 27.71)
GF Value™: €141.50 vs. price of €152.45 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 714% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#85 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ENSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ensign Group Inc provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States. Its regional subsidiaries oversee skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and hospice, mobile ancillary, and urgent care operations. Medicare and Medicaid programs contribute majority of revenue received for Ensign's services. The firm operates through two segments, Skilled services, and Standard Bearer. The skilled services segment includes the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services. The Standard Bearer segment comprises of properties owned by the company through its captive REIT and leased to skilled nursing and assisted living operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the skilled services segment.
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