Science Applications International Corporation Common Stock (SAIC)

Interest coverage

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 2, 2024 Feb 3, 2023 Jan 28, 2022 Jan 29, 2021
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 563,000 741,000 492,000 461,000 391,000
Interest expense US$ in thousands 126,000 7,000 120,000 105,000 122,000
Interest coverage 4.47 105.86 4.10 4.39 3.20

January 31, 2025 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= $563,000K ÷ $126,000K
= 4.47

The interest coverage ratio of Science Applications International Corporation Common Stock has shown a positive trend over the past five years, starting at 3.20 in January 29, 2021, and increasing steadily to 4.39 in January 28, 2022, 4.10 in February 3, 2023, and 4.47 in January 31, 2025. Notably, there was a significant spike in the ratio to 105.86 in February 2, 2024, suggesting a substantial improvement in the company's ability to cover its interest expenses with operating income. Overall, this trend indicates that the company has been effectively managing its interest obligations relative to its operating profitability, reflecting a potentially stronger financial position and improved creditworthiness.