Omnicom Group Inc (OMC)

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 2,289,000 2,247,900 2,206,900 2,257,400 2,134,800 2,140,000 2,129,700 2,097,400 2,071,900 2,025,600 2,000,700 2,019,700 2,132,900 2,126,300 2,088,600 1,588,300 1,548,800 1,579,800 1,556,500 2,073,000
Interest expense (ttm) US$ in thousands 247,900 235,500 222,600 217,400 218,500 220,300 218,800 212,500 208,600 205,800 204,500 233,600 236,400 240,000 243,700 217,100 221,800 218,500 226,900 239,800
Interest coverage 9.23 9.55 9.91 10.38 9.77 9.71 9.73 9.87 9.93 9.84 9.78 8.65 9.02 8.86 8.57 7.32 6.98 7.23 6.86 8.64

December 31, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $2,289,000K ÷ $247,900K
= 9.23

The interest coverage ratio of Omnicom Group Inc has shown a relatively stable trend over the past several quarters. The ratio has ranged between 6.86 and 10.38 during the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has consistently generated sufficient operating income to cover its interest expenses.

Overall, the interest coverage ratio has averaged around 8.5 over the period, suggesting that Omnicom Group Inc has a comfortable buffer to meet its interest obligations. A ratio above 1 indicates that the company is able to pay its interest charges from its operating income. The consistent and healthy interest coverage ratio reflects the company's ability to manage its debt effectively and indicates a lower risk of default on its debt obligations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Interest coverage
Omnicom Group Inc
OMC
9.23
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG
6.81