| 释义 |
fixed-charge coverage Fixed-Charge Coverage RatioA measure of a company's ability to pay its fixed expenses, such as rent and interest, on debt without resorting to more debt. A ratio over 1 indicates that the company is able to pay its fixed charges, while a ratio below one indicates the opposite. The fixed charge coverage ratio is calculated thus:
Fixed-charge coverage ratio = (EBIT + fixed charges before tax) / (fixed charged before tax + interest)fixed-charge coverage The number of times that a firm's operating income exceeds its fixed payments. Fixed-charge coverage is a measure of a firm's ability to meet contractually fixed payments, with high coverage indicating significant flexibility for making payments in the event that business conditions deteriorate and earnings decline. Expenses used in calculating fixed-charge coverage usually include interest, lease payments, preferred dividends, and principal payments on debt. Also called times fixed charges. Compare interest coverage. |