Interest coverage ratio, or ICR, is used to evaluate a company’s ability to pay the interest it owes on its debts. There is no generally agreed upon standard for what makes a healthy ICR across all ...

A company’s times interest ratio indicates how well it can pay its debts while still investing in itself for growth. A higher ratio suggests to investors that an investment in the company is ...

Excess earnings of unlisted companies over and above their interest costs are at a record level. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The interest-coverage ratio of 2.94 is the highest going back ...