Synnex Corporation (SNX)

Interest coverage

Nov 30, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Nov 30, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 1,194,210 1,078,030 1,050,870 623,218 521,341
Interest expense US$ in thousands 319,458 288,318 222,578 157,835 132,954
Interest coverage 3.74 3.74 4.72 3.95 3.92

November 30, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= $1,194,210K ÷ $319,458K
= 3.74

The interest coverage ratio for Synnex Corporation has shown relatively stable performance over the past five years. In November 2020, the interest coverage was 3.92, indicating that the company earned 3.92 times its interest expenses. This ratio slightly improved to 3.95 in November 2021, suggesting a continued ability to cover interest payments comfortably.

In November 2022, the interest coverage ratio increased significantly to 4.72, indicating a stronger ability to meet interest obligations. However, there was a slight decline in November 2023 to 3.74, before remaining consistent at 3.74 in November 2024.

Overall, Synnex Corporation has demonstrated consistent but not exceptional coverage of interest expenses over the past five years. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring its interest coverage ratio to ensure it maintains a healthy financial position and can meet its debt obligations effectively.