3D Systems Corporation (DDD)

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 -412,470 -406,004 -106,753 -126,874 -127,183 -117,019 -92,817 -76,320 -54,342 -33,069 -28,496 -78,892 -102,704 -118,963 -124,393 -68,723 -54,017 -57,104 -59,424 -58,474
Interest expense (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,883 3,118 2,852 2,851 2,896 2,944 4,266 3,653 3,000 2,407 4,139 4,249 4,351 4,388 4,590 4,537 4,488 4,442 1,516 1,622
Interest coverage -143.07 -130.21 -37.43 -44.50 -43.92 -39.75 -21.76 -20.89 -18.11 -13.74 -6.88 -18.57 -23.60 -27.11 -27.10 -15.15 -12.04 -12.86 -39.20 -36.05

March 31, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $-412,470K ÷ $2,883K
= -143.07

The interest coverage ratio for 3D Systems Corporation has been consistently below 1 for the past several quarters, indicating that the company is not generating enough operating income to cover its interest expenses. This raises concerns about the company's ability to meet its interest obligations with its current level of earnings. The declining trend in the interest coverage ratio over the periods analyzed suggests worsening financial health and increasing financial risk for the company. It is crucial for 3D Systems to improve its interest coverage ratio by either increasing its earnings or reducing its interest expenses to ensure its long-term financial stability and sustainability.


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Mar 31, 2024