Sonos Inc (SONO)

Interest coverage

Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,949 -27,086 -13,699 5,104 -29,856 -14,879 49,877 69,255 122,865 144,095 147,100 157,552 190,042 114,813 50,206 -18,587 -65,755 -21,870 9,455 1,364
Interest expense (ttm) US$ in thousands 481 649 679 732 752 674 612 552 451 332 424 591 824 1,107 1,299 1,487 1,772 2,038 2,280 2,498
Interest coverage 6.13 -41.73 -20.18 6.97 -39.70 -22.08 81.50 125.46 272.43 434.02 346.93 266.59 230.63 103.72 38.65 -12.50 -37.11 -10.73 4.15 0.55

June 30, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT (ttm) ÷ Interest expense (ttm)
= $2,949K ÷ $481K
= 6.13

Interest coverage ratio reflects Sonos Inc's ability to cover its interest expenses with its operating income. A higher interest coverage ratio indicates a stronger ability to meet interest obligations.

- The interest coverage ratio for Sonos Inc has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from negative figures to very high positive values.
- In June 2024, the interest coverage ratio improved to 6.13 compared to negative values in the previous two quarters, suggesting that Sonos Inc's operating income was sufficient to cover interest expenses during that period.
- The interest coverage ratio has shown a volatile trend with periods of extreme highs and lows, which may indicate fluctuations in operating income and/or interest expenses.
- The interest coverage ratio was exceptionally high in the past, notably in March 2022 and December 2022, indicating a very strong ability to cover interest payments with operating income during those periods.
- However, negative values in several quarters indicate that operating income was insufficient to cover interest expenses during those periods, raising concerns about the company's financial health and ability to meet its debt obligations.
- Overall, a thorough analysis of the underlying factors driving these fluctuations in the interest coverage ratio, such as changes in revenue, expenses, and debt levels, would be necessary to gain a deeper understanding of Sonos Inc's financial performance and stability.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Interest coverage
Sonos Inc
SONO
6.13
Arlo Technologies
ARLO
-10.89
Knowles Cor
KN
9.46