CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)

Interest coverage

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 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
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,062,000 3,376,000 3,597,000 3,880,000 4,012,000 4,044,000 3,934,000 3,688,000 3,334,000 2,706,000 2,338,000 2,414,000 2,526,000 2,660,000 1,335,000 836,000 252,000 109,000 1,248,000 1,512,000
Interest expense (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,611,000 1,594,000 1,562,000 1,467,000 1,345,000 1,192,000 1,013,000 840,000 659,000 553,000 513,000 500,000 562,000 565,000 599,000 632,000 660,000 740,000 771,000 796,000
Interest coverage 1.90 2.12 2.30 2.64 2.98 3.39 3.88 4.39 5.06 4.89 4.56 4.83 4.49 4.71 2.23 1.32 0.38 0.15 1.62 1.90

December 31, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $3,062,000K ÷ $1,611,000K
= 1.90

The interest coverage ratio of CNH Industrial N.V. has shown variation over the periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

The trend indicates a fluctuation in the company's ability to cover its interest expenses with its operating income. The ratio started at a relatively low level of 1.90 on March 31, 2020, further decreasing to 0.15 on September 30, 2020, indicating a potential strain on the company's ability to meet interest obligations.

However, there was a significant improvement in the ratio in subsequent periods, with values increasing to 4.89 on September 30, 2022, reaching a peak of 5.06 on December 31, 2022. This improvement suggests a strengthening ability to cover interest payments comfortably.

The ratio experienced a decline afterwards, dropping to 2.64 on March 31, 2024, and further to 1.90 on December 31, 2024. This decrease indicates a potential decline in the company's capacity to cover interest expenses efficiently.

Overall, the interest coverage ratio of CNH Industrial N.V. demonstrates variability over the observed periods, with fluctuations that may signal changes in the company's financial health and efficiency in meeting its interest payment obligations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Interest coverage
CNH Industrial N.V.
CNH
1.90
Astec Industries Inc
ASTE
2.73
Caterpillar Inc
CAT
27.54