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The Net Interest Cover Ratio measures a company's ability to pay interest expenses on outstanding debt using its operating earnings. It indicates how many times a company can cover its interest payments with its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).
The calculator uses the Net Interest Cover formula:
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Explanation: The ratio shows how easily a company can pay interest expenses from its operating profits. Higher values indicate better financial health and lower default risk.
Details: This ratio is crucial for creditors and investors to assess a company's debt servicing capacity. It helps determine creditworthiness and financial stability, influencing lending decisions and investment evaluations.
Tips: Enter EBIT and Interest Expense in USD. Both values must be positive, with Interest Expense greater than zero for valid calculation.
Q1: What is a good Net Interest Cover Ratio?
A: Generally, a ratio above 1.5 is considered acceptable, while ratios above 3.0 indicate strong financial health. Industry standards may vary.
Q2: How does this differ from Times Interest Earned?
A: Net Interest Cover and Times Interest Earned are essentially the same ratio, both measuring EBIT relative to interest expense.
Q3: What if the ratio is less than 1?
A: A ratio below 1 indicates the company cannot cover its interest payments from operating earnings, signaling potential financial distress.
Q4: How often should this ratio be calculated?
A: It should be calculated quarterly and annually as part of regular financial analysis and when considering new debt financing.
Q5: What are the limitations of this ratio?
A: It doesn't consider principal repayments, varies by industry, and can be influenced by accounting methods and one-time events.