Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (FND)

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 265,769 51,351 69,806 93,452 120,064 369,983 386,868 398,304 396,760 363,128 344,868 337,015 338,992 345,917 341,322 262,754 213,479 187,589 140,187 166,093
Interest expense (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,841 3,698 4,755 6,990 9,897 14,278 16,064 14,838 11,138 6,985 5,077 4,698 4,924 6,060 6,960 7,970 8,389 7,813 7,767 7,687
Interest coverage 93.55 13.89 14.68 13.37 12.13 25.91 24.08 26.84 35.62 51.99 67.93 71.74 68.84 57.08 49.04 32.97 25.45 24.01 18.05 21.61

December 31, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $265,769K ÷ $2,841K
= 93.55

Floor & Decor Holdings Inc has experienced fluctuating levels of interest coverage over the past few years. The interest coverage ratio, a measure of a company's ability to pay interest expenses on outstanding debt, indicates the company's ability to meet its interest obligations.

The interest coverage ratio for Floor & Decor Holdings Inc as of December 31, 2024, was 93.55, which suggests that the company's earnings before interest and taxes are significant enough to cover its interest expenses almost 94 times over. This is considered a very strong interest coverage ratio and indicates a low level of financial risk in terms of meeting interest payments.

It is worth noting that the interest coverage ratio has experienced some fluctuations over the years, reaching a low of 12.13 as of December 31, 2023, and then steadily rising to its current high level. Overall, the trend indicates an improving ability to cover interest expenses, which is a positive sign for investors and lenders alike.

In conclusion, Floor & Decor Holdings Inc's interest coverage ratio has shown considerable strength and improvement, reflecting the company's solid financial position and ability to manage its debt obligations effectively.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Interest coverage
Floor & Decor Holdings Inc
FND
93.55
Builders FirstSource Inc
BLDR
7.68
Home Depot Inc
HD
9.30
Lowe's Companies Inc
LOW
7.38