Accounting Dictionary - Letter T
(also known as interest coverage ratio) measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations. This ratio shows the number of times the company’s profit before interest and taxes (or operating income) “covers” its interest expense. The ratio is calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes by interest expense.
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