GE Vernova LLC (GEV)

Interest coverage

Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 503,000 868,000 334,000 19,000
Interest expense (ttm) US$ in thousands 118,000 103,000 64,000 71,000
Interest coverage 4.26 8.43 5.22 0.27

September 30, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $503,000K ÷ $118,000K
= 4.26

Interest coverage is a key financial ratio that indicates a company's ability to pay its interest expenses with its operating income. In the case of GE Vernova LLC, the interest coverage ratio has shown variability over the past year.

As of December 31, 2023, the interest coverage ratio was alarmingly low at 0.27, suggesting that the company was only generating enough operating income to cover a fraction of its interest obligations. This raised concerns about the company's financial health and its ability to meet its debt service requirements.

However, the situation improved significantly by March 31, 2024, with the interest coverage ratio increasing to 5.22. This indicates that the company's operating income was more than sufficient to cover its interest expenses, reflecting a healthier financial position.

By June 30, 2024, the interest coverage ratio further improved to 8.43, reaffirming the company's ability to comfortably cover its interest payments with its operating income. This level of interest coverage is generally considered strong and indicates a lower risk of default on debt obligations.

In the most recent period ending September 30, 2024, the interest coverage ratio decreased slightly to 4.26. While still within a reasonable range, this reduction raises the question of whether the company may face challenges in maintaining its interest coverage ratio at the same level in the future.

Overall, the trend in GE Vernova LLC's interest coverage ratio shows fluctuations but has generally moved towards a more favorable position over the analyzed period. It is crucial for the company to continue monitoring and managing its interest coverage ratio to ensure it remains at a sustainable level in the long term.


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Sep 30, 2024