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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Analysis of Solvency Ratios
Beginner level
Solvency ratios also known as long-term debt ratios measure a company’s ability to meet long-term obligations.
Solvency Ratios (Summary)
Johnson & Johnson, solvency ratios
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| Interest coverage | |
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| Fixed charge coverage | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Debt to equity ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Johnson & Johnson’s debt to equity ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly improved from 2017 to 2018. |
| Debt to capital ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total debt plus shareholders’ equity. | Johnson & Johnson’s debt to capital ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly improved from 2017 to 2018. |
| Debt to assets ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total assets. | Johnson & Johnson’s debt to assets ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 not reaching 2016 level. |
| Financial leverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total assets divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Johnson & Johnson’s financial leverage ratio increased from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly decreased from 2017 to 2018. |
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Interest coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as EBIT divided by interest payments. | Johnson & Johnson’s interest coverage ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Fixed charge coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as earnings before fixed charges and tax divided by fixed charges. | Johnson & Johnson’s fixed charge coverage ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Debt to Equity
Johnson & Johnson, debt to equity calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Long-term debt, excluding current portion | |
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| Shareholders’ equity | |
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| Debt to Equity, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | |
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| AbbVie Inc. | |
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| Allergan PLC | |
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| Amgen Inc. | |
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| Biogen Inc. | |
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| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
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| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc. | |
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| Merck & Co. Inc. | |
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Zoetis Inc. | |
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| Debt to Equity, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
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| Debt to Equity, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Debt to equity ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Johnson & Johnson’s debt to equity ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly improved from 2017 to 2018. |
Debt to Capital
Johnson & Johnson, debt to capital calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 30, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 28, 2014 | ||
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| Loans and notes payable | |
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| Shareholders’ equity | |
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| Total capital | |
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| Debt to capital1 | |
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| Debt to Capital, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | |
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| AbbVie Inc. | |
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| Allergan PLC | |
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| Amgen Inc. | |
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| Biogen Inc. | |
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| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
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| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc. | |
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| Merck & Co. Inc. | |
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Zoetis Inc. | |
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| Debt to Capital, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
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| Debt to Capital, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Debt to capital ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total debt plus shareholders’ equity. | Johnson & Johnson’s debt to capital ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly improved from 2017 to 2018. |
Debt to Assets
Johnson & Johnson, debt to assets calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 30, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 28, 2014 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Loans and notes payable | |
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| Long-term debt, excluding current portion | |
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| Total debt | |
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| Total assets | |
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| Solvency Ratio | ||||||
| Debt to assets1 | |
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| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Debt to Assets, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | |
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| AbbVie Inc. | |
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| Allergan PLC | |
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| Amgen Inc. | |
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| Biogen Inc. | |
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| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
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| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc. | |
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| Merck & Co. Inc. | |
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Zoetis Inc. | |
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| Debt to Assets, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
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| Debt to Assets, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Debt to assets ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total assets. | Johnson & Johnson’s debt to assets ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 not reaching 2016 level. |
Financial Leverage
Johnson & Johnson, financial leverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 30, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 28, 2014 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Total assets | |
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| Shareholders’ equity | |
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| Solvency Ratio | ||||||
| Financial leverage1 | |
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| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Financial Leverage, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | |
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| AbbVie Inc. | |
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| Allergan PLC | |
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| Amgen Inc. | |
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| Biogen Inc. | |
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| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
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| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc. | |
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| Merck & Co. Inc. | |
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Zoetis Inc. | |
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| Financial Leverage, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
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| Financial Leverage, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Financial leverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total assets divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Johnson & Johnson’s financial leverage ratio increased from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly decreased from 2017 to 2018. |
Interest Coverage
Johnson & Johnson, interest coverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 30, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 28, 2014 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net earnings | |
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| Add: Income tax expense | |
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| Add: Interest expense, net of portion capitalized | |
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | |
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| Solvency Ratio | ||||||
| Interest coverage1 | |
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| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Interest Coverage, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | |
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| AbbVie Inc. | |
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| Allergan PLC | |
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| Amgen Inc. | |
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| Biogen Inc. | |
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| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
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| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc. | |
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| Merck & Co. Inc. | |
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Zoetis Inc. | |
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| Interest Coverage, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
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| Interest Coverage, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Interest coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as EBIT divided by interest payments. | Johnson & Johnson’s interest coverage ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Fixed Charge Coverage
Johnson & Johnson, fixed charge coverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 30, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 28, 2014 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Net earnings | |
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| Add: Income tax expense | |
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| Add: Interest expense, net of portion capitalized | |
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | |
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| Add: Rentals of space, vehicles, manufacturing equipment and office and data processing equipment under operating leases | |
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| Earnings before fixed charges and tax | |
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| Interest expense, net of portion capitalized | |
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| Rentals of space, vehicles, manufacturing equipment and office and data processing equipment under operating leases | |
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| Fixed charges | |
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| Solvency Ratio | ||||||
| Fixed charge coverage1 | |
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| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Fixed Charge Coverage, Competitors2 | ||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | |
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| Allergan PLC | |
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| Amgen Inc. | |
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| Biogen Inc. | |
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| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |
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| Eli Lilly & Co. | |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc. | |
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| Merck & Co. Inc. | |
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| Pfizer Inc. | |
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| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
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| Zoetis Inc. | |
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| Fixed Charge Coverage, Sector | ||||||
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | |
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| Fixed Charge Coverage, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-24).
1 2018 Calculation
Fixed charge coverage = Earnings before fixed charges and tax ÷ Fixed charges
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed charge coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as earnings before fixed charges and tax divided by fixed charges. | Johnson & Johnson’s fixed charge coverage ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |