Name: Interest Coverage

Definition: Interest coverage tells you how easily the company can pay interest on its debt using operating profits. It’s like asking: “Can the company comfortably make its loan payments, or is it barely scraping by?” The higher the ratio, the safer. A very low ratio means debt payments may strain the business, especially if profits drop.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', BKD's interest coverage was 0.43, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. Industry average for Hospital/Nursing Management in '2021' stood at 3.49.
• In '2022', BKD's interest coverage was -0.17, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Hospital/Nursing Management in '2022' stood at 3.34. Industry average declined by 0.15 from previous year.
• In '2023', BKD's interest coverage was 0.22, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Hospital/Nursing Management in '2023' stood at 3.00. Industry average declined by 0.35 from previous year.
• In '2024', BKD's interest coverage was 0.19, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Hospital/Nursing Management in '2024' stood at 4.02. Industry average increased by 1.03 compared to previous year.
Overall, BKD's interest coverage has been volatile but showed a downward trend over the past 4 years.

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Good Range: Minimum 3-5 desirable; below 1 is risky.