Encompass Health Corp (EHC)
Interest coverage
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 627,700 | 546,800 | 678,400 | 542,600 | 634,300 |
| Interest expense | US$ in thousands | 143,500 | 175,700 | 164,300 | 183,700 | 159,700 |
| Interest coverage | 4.37 | 3.11 | 4.13 | 2.95 | 3.97 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= $627,700K ÷ $143,500K
= 4.37
To calculate Encompass Health Corp's interest coverage ratio, we need both the operating income (or EBIT) and the interest expense figures for the respective years. Unfortunately, the provided table lacks the necessary data for these components. Without this specific information, we are unable to determine the interest coverage ratio for any of the given years. In order to conduct a thorough analysis of the company's ability to cover its interest expenses, access to the detailed financial statements or additional data is required.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023
Company name
Symbol
Interest coverage
Encompass Health Corp
EHC
4.37
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MD
-0.15
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