Godaddy Inc (GDDY)

Interest coverage

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 932,900 650,300 549,600 460,000 -400,800
Interest expense US$ in thousands 158,300 179,000 146,300 126,000 91,300
Interest coverage 5.89 3.63 3.76 3.65 -4.39

December 31, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= $932,900K ÷ $158,300K
= 5.89

The interest coverage ratio for Godaddy Inc has shown significant improvement over the years, reflecting the company's ability to meet its interest obligations with its earnings. In 2020, the interest coverage ratio was negative at -4.39, indicating potential difficulties in covering interest expenses with operating income. However, the company managed to turn this around rapidly in the following years, with ratios of 3.65 in 2021, 3.76 in 2022, and 3.63 in 2023. This suggests a healthy improvement in the company's ability to service its debt. Furthermore, the interest coverage ratio increased notably to 5.89 by the end of 2024, indicating even stronger financial health and a more comfortable ability to meet interest payments from its earnings. Overall, the trend in Godaddy Inc's interest coverage ratio demonstrates a positive trajectory, highlighting the company's improving financial performance and debt servicing capacity.