PBF Energy Inc (PBF)

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 -690,200 -356,000 1,090,300 2,545,600 2,928,100 3,908,800 4,145,300 4,183,700 3,707,600 3,007,300 1,868,500 581,200 560,600 102,700 -169,900 289,800 -1,132,100 -806,000 -563,600 -1,157,100
Interest expense (ttm) US$ in thousands 72,000 57,800 59,100 55,600 63,800 84,600 114,600 186,300 246,000 291,000 320,300 315,600 317,500 316,200 304,600 289,300 258,200 223,400 192,700 169,300
Interest coverage -9.59 -6.16 18.45 45.78 45.89 46.20 36.17 22.46 15.07 10.33 5.83 1.84 1.77 0.32 -0.56 1.00 -4.38 -3.61 -2.92 -6.83

December 31, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $-690,200K ÷ $72,000K
= -9.59

PBF Energy Inc's interest coverage ratio has shown significant fluctuations over the periods provided. The interest coverage ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay its interest expenses on outstanding debt, with a higher ratio indicating a stronger ability to meet interest obligations.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2022, the interest coverage ratio remained negative, indicating that the company was not generating enough earnings to cover its interest expenses. This situation could suggest financial distress and increased risk for lenders.

However, starting from March 31, 2023, there was a notable improvement in the interest coverage ratio, with the ratio steadily increasing to 45.89 by December 31, 2023. This signifies a positive shift, indicating that the company's earnings were more than sufficient to cover its interest payments.

Subsequently, there was a slight decline in the interest coverage ratio by June 30, 2024, and a significant drop to -9.59 by December 31, 2024. A negative interest coverage ratio can be a warning sign for investors and creditors, suggesting that the company may have difficulty meeting its interest obligations with its current earnings.

In conclusion, while there have been fluctuations in PBF Energy Inc's interest coverage ratio over the periods analyzed, the company experienced a significant improvement in its ability to cover interest expenses in the mid-term, followed by a concerning decline by the end of 2024. Investors and creditors should continue to monitor this ratio to assess the company's financial health and debt repayment capacity.