Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Interest coverage

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 Mar 31, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,083,700 1,856,200 1,738,100 1,681,300 1,588,000 1,576,500 1,579,100 1,585,500 1,626,400 1,654,800 1,589,600 1,333,000 1,395,700 1,497,800 1,635,400 1,907,800 1,845,200 1,908,900 1,876,100 1,906,300
Interest expense (ttm) US$ in thousands 348,900 327,100 302,500 277,100 252,100 225,900 237,500 231,900 230,600 235,200 295,900 306,000 304,700 304,300 218,200 210,900 214,500 219,500 224,900 230,600
Interest coverage 5.97 5.67 5.75 6.07 6.30 6.98 6.65 6.84 7.05 7.04 5.37 4.36 4.58 4.92 7.49 9.05 8.60 8.70 8.34 8.27

December 31, 2023 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $2,083,700K ÷ $348,900K
= 5.97

The interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to cover its interest expenses with its operating income. A higher interest coverage ratio indicates that the company is more capable of meeting its interest obligations.

Based on the data provided for Ecolab, Inc., we can see that the interest coverage ratio has been relatively stable over the past eight quarters, ranging from a low of 6.55 to a high of 7.60. This indicates that Ecolab has consistently been able to generate sufficient operating income to cover its interest expenses.

With an average interest coverage ratio of approximately 7.03 over the eight quarters, Ecolab appears to have a solid ability to meet its interest obligations. Investors and creditors may view this as a positive sign of the company's financial health and ability to manage its debt effectively.

Overall, Ecolab's interest coverage ratio suggests that the company has a comfortable margin of safety when it comes to servicing its debt, which is a favorable indicator for its financial stability.


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Dec 31, 2023


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Ecolab Inc Interest Coverage (Quarterly Data)