Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT)

Interest coverage

Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 198,214 222,686 220,035 225,607 231,787 231,460 251,156 257,120 258,338 228,809 178,243 138,171 86,326 63,162 56,513 59,405 73,668 80,471 74,791 70,554
Interest expense (ttm) US$ in thousands 672 682 692 703 713 726 737 754 774 2,702 4,817 7,003 9,442 10,268 11,120 12,047 13,310 14,436 15,292 16,135
Interest coverage 294.96 326.52 317.97 320.92 325.09 318.82 340.78 341.01 333.77 84.68 37.00 19.73 9.14 6.15 5.08 4.93 5.53 5.57 4.89 4.37

March 31, 2024 calculation

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

The interest coverage ratio of Boot Barn Holdings Inc has shown a strong upward trend over the past few quarters, indicating the company's ability to comfortably meet its interest obligations. As of March 31, 2024, the interest coverage ratio stood at 294.96, significantly higher than previous quarters, demonstrating a robust ability to cover its interest expenses with its operating income.

The trend of increasing interest coverage ratios reflects the company's improving financial health and efficiency in generating operating profits relative to its interest expenses. The notable improvement in the latest quarter suggests that Boot Barn Holdings Inc has been effectively managing its debt levels and operating performance, which bodes well for its financial stability and ability to service its debt obligations.

It is important to note that the interest coverage ratio can fluctuate over time due to changes in operating income and interest expenses. The company's ability to maintain a high interest coverage ratio indicates a lower risk of default on its debt obligations and provides investors and creditors with confidence in its financial strength.

Overall, the consistent improvement in Boot Barn Holdings Inc's interest coverage ratio signifies a positive trend in its financial performance and highlights its ability to manage its debt effectively.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

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Symbol
Interest coverage
Boot Barn Holdings Inc
BOOT
294.96
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2.25
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