Tegna Inc (TGNA)

Interest coverage

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 942,225 779,450 1,008,520 812,713 866,301
Interest expense US$ in thousands 169,238 172,904 174,022 185,650 210,294
Interest coverage 5.57 4.51 5.80 4.38 4.12

December 31, 2024 calculation

Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= $942,225K ÷ $169,238K
= 5.57

The interest coverage ratio of Tegna Inc has shown a generally improving trend over the years, indicating the company's ability to meet its interest obligations from its operating income. In December 2020, the interest coverage was 4.12, which increased to 4.38 by the end of 2021. Subsequently, it saw a significant improvement to 5.80 by December 2022, reflecting the company's strengthened capacity to cover its interest expenses. Although there was a slight decline to 4.51 by the end of 2023, Tegna Inc managed to enhance its interest coverage again to 5.57 as of December 2024. Overall, the increasing trend in the interest coverage ratio suggests a positive financial position for Tegna Inc in terms of meeting its interest payment obligations.