PVH Corp (PVH)

Interest coverage

Feb 28, 2025 Feb 29, 2024 Feb 4, 2024 Feb 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2023
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 795,500 940,300 940,300 586,300 477,800
Interest expense US$ in thousands 89,800 99,300 99,300 82,500 89,600
Interest coverage 8.86 9.47 9.47 7.11 5.33

February 28, 2025 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= $795,500K ÷ $89,800K
= 8.86

Based on the provided data, the interest coverage ratio of PVH Corp has shown a positive trend over the years. The interest coverage ratio measures the company's ability to meet its interest obligations on outstanding debt.

In January 29, 2023, the interest coverage ratio was 5.33, indicating that the company generated 5.33 times the earnings needed to cover its interest expenses. By February 28, 2025, this ratio had improved to 8.86, demonstrating a stronger ability to cover interest payments with earnings.

This pattern suggests that PVH Corp's financial position has strengthened over the years, as reflected in its improving ability to service its debt obligations. A higher interest coverage ratio is generally seen as a positive indicator of a company's financial health and ability to manage debt effectively. PVH Corp's consistent improvement in this ratio implies a favorable trend in its financial performance and debt management capabilities.