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Interest Coverage Ratio Calculator

Ability to cover interest with operating earnings

Instructions

Input EBIT and interest expense. The ratio indicates how many times interest is covered by operating earnings.

Formula

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

About This Ratio

Higher coverage suggests lower default risk. Track trends over time and vs. peers.

Common Questions

Use EBIT or EBITDA?

This calculator uses EBIT. Some analysts also look at EBITDA coverage for additional context.