Gibraltar Industries Inc (ROCK)

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 150,729 130,102 96,988 107,190 80,812
Interest expense US$ in thousands 3,002 4,047 1,639 703 2,205
Interest coverage 50.21 32.15 59.18 152.48 36.65

December 31, 2023 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= $150,729K ÷ $3,002K
= 50.21

The interest coverage ratio for Gibraltar Industries Inc. has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from a low of 32.15 in 2022 to a high of 152.48 in 2020. The company's ability to cover its interest expenses improved significantly in 2020, indicating a strong ability to meet its debt obligations from its operating income during that year. However, the interest coverage ratio decreased in 2021 and 2023, which may suggest a decrease in the company's ability to cover its interest expenses from its operating profits during those periods. Overall, the interest coverage ratio for Gibraltar Industries Inc. remains relatively healthy, but it is important to monitor any potential trends or changes in the company's ability to service its debt obligations in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Interest coverage
Gibraltar Industries Inc
ROCK
50.21
Insteel Industries Inc
IIIN
285.12
Worthington Industries Inc
WOR
13.43
Worthington Steel Inc
WS
0.00