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interest coverage

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interest coverage
A measure of a firm's ability to meet required interest obligations. A high coverage ratio indicates enhanced ability to make timely interest payments. Interest coverage is calculated by dividing the firm's operating income by its required interest payments. Also called times interest earned. Compare fixed-charge coverage. See also debt management ratio.
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