Interest coverage ratio

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-001088",
  "term": "Interest coverage ratio",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "The number of times that fixed interest charges were earned. It indicates the margin of safety of interest on fixed debt. The times-interest-earned ratio is calculated using net income before and after income taxes; and the credits of interest charged to construction being treated as other income. The interest charges include interest on long-term debt, interest on debt of associated companies, and other interest expenses.",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/interest-coverage-ratio/"
}