Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT)

Interest coverage

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 198,214 231,787 258,338 86,326 73,668
Interest expense US$ in thousands 672 713 774 795 790
Interest coverage 294.96 325.09 333.77 108.59 93.25

March 31, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= $198,214K ÷ $672K
= 294.96

Boot Barn Holdings Inc's interest coverage ratio has shown a generally improving trend over the past five years, indicating the company's increasing ability to cover its interest expenses with its earnings before interest and taxes. In particular, the substantial increase in the interest coverage ratio from 2020 to 2022 reflects a significant enhancement in the company's ability to meet its interest obligations.

The interest coverage ratio for the most recent fiscal year ending on March 31, 2024, stands at 294.96, suggesting a very strong ability to cover interest expenses. This high ratio indicates that the company's earnings before interest and taxes are significantly higher than its interest expenses, signifying a lower financial risk related to meeting interest payments.

Overall, Boot Barn Holdings Inc's interest coverage ratio demonstrates a healthy financial position in terms of its ability to manage its debt obligations with operating income, providing a favorable signal to investors, creditors, and other stakeholders regarding the company's financial health and stability.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Interest coverage
Boot Barn Holdings Inc
BOOT
294.96
Designer Brands Inc
DBI
2.21
Foot Locker Inc
FL
7.47
Shoe Carnival Inc
SCVL
341.92