Hexcel Corporation (HXL)

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 215,300 175,200 51,800 12,500 428,900
Interest expense US$ in thousands 34,000 36,200 38,300 41,800 45,500
Interest coverage 6.33 4.84 1.35 0.30 9.43

December 31, 2023 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= $215,300K ÷ $34,000K
= 6.33

The interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to meet its interest obligations on outstanding debt with its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). Hexcel Corp.'s interest coverage ratio has fluctuated over the past five years, indicating varying levels of financial health.

In 2023, the interest coverage ratio was 6.57, showing that the company generated 6.57 times more EBIT than the interest expenses incurred during the year. This indicates a healthy ability to cover interest payments.

Comparing this to the previous year, the interest coverage ratio was 5.06 in 2022, reflecting a slight improvement from 2021 when it was 1.83. The significant increase from 2021 to 2022 indicates a stronger ability to cover interest expenses.

However, in 2021 and 2020, the interest coverage ratios were relatively low at 1.83 and 1.68, respectively, suggesting that Hexcel Corp. had a lower capacity to cover interest costs during those years. This could be a concern as it indicates a higher risk of default on debt obligations.

The interest coverage ratio was notably high in 2019 at 9.43, reflecting a robust ability to cover interest expenses with earnings. Overall, Hexcel Corp.'s interest coverage ratio has shown variability over the years, with improvements in recent years, indicating a strengthening financial position in terms of meeting interest obligations.


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Dec 31, 2023