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What is Coverage Ratio?

Coverage Ratio A financial metric that measures a company’s ability to service its debt or other fixed obligations, commonly including interest coverage, debt service coverage, and fixed-charge coverage ratios.

Source: CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

How is “Coverage Ratio” Used in Practice?

The interest coverage ratio assesses a firm’s ability to meet interest payments from operating earnings.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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What is Coverage Ratio?

A financial metric that measures a company’s ability to service its debt or other fixed obligations, commonly including interest coverage, debt service coverage, and fixed-charge coverage ratios.

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