HCA Holdings Inc (HCA)
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 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 10,572,000 | 10,712,000 | 10,383,000 | 9,952,000 | 9,594,000 | 9,206,000 | 9,257,000 | 9,253,000 | 9,074,000 | 9,047,000 | 9,377,000 | 9,566,000 | 9,701,000 | 9,765,000 | 9,433,000 | 8,100,000 | 6,981,000 | 6,555,000 | 6,048,000 | 6,545,000 |
| Interest expense (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,061,000 | 2,024,000 | 1,992,000 | 1,971,000 | 1,938,000 | 1,900,000 | 1,863,000 | 1,812,000 | 1,741,000 | 1,686,000 | 1,638,000 | 1,590,000 | 1,566,000 | 1,551,000 | 1,538,000 | 1,540,000 | 1,584,000 | 1,639,000 | 1,702,000 | 1,791,000 |
| Interest coverage | 5.13 | 5.29 | 5.21 | 5.05 | 4.95 | 4.85 | 4.97 | 5.11 | 5.21 | 5.37 | 5.72 | 6.02 | 6.19 | 6.30 | 6.13 | 5.26 | 4.41 | 4.00 | 3.55 | 3.65 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $10,572,000K ÷ $2,061,000K
= 5.13
The interest coverage ratio for HCA Holdings Inc has shown a general upward trend over the past few years, indicating a positive ability to meet its interest obligations. As of December 31, 2024, the interest coverage ratio was 5.13, suggesting that the company's operating income is sufficient to cover its interest expenses 5.13 times over. This reflects a stable and healthy financial position, providing a buffer against potential fluctuations in earnings. It is important for investors and creditors to monitor this ratio to ensure the company's continued ability to meet its debt obligations.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024