Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN)

Interest coverage

		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	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019	Mar 31, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm)	US$ in thousands	9,624	3,914	656	-4,850	-7,958	-13,189	878,497	884,024	886,634	896,064	6,028	37,513	53,803	73,418	95,905	87,225	94,779	84,600	91,617	88,430
Interest expense (ttm)	US$ in thousands	5,378	1,779	-20	-18	-17	3,054	5,133	5,112	5,091	2,600	0	5,044	11,255	17,742	25,247	27,725	29,468	30,644	32,140	33,469
Interest coverage		1.79	2.20	—	—	—	-4.32	171.15	172.93	174.16	344.64	—	7.44	4.78	4.14	3.80	3.15	3.22	2.76	2.85	2.64

December 31, 2023 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $9,624K ÷ $5,378K
= 1.79

As the interest coverage ratio data for Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. is not available for the specified periods, a comprehensive analysis of the company's ability to meet its interest obligations through operating profits cannot be provided at this time. This ratio is essential for evaluating the company's financial health and risk of default on its debt. It is recommended to obtain the interest coverage ratio figures for the periods in question to assess the company's debt management and financial stability effectively.