Dolby Laboratories(Dlb) Financials: Interest Coverage Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Solvency Trend (Last 5 Years)
Solvency - interest coverage
This chart shows the historical trend of interest coverage for DLB compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
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', DLB's interest coverage was 711.40, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. Industry average for Multi-Sector Companies in '2021' stood at -1.77.
• In '2022', DLB's interest coverage was 551.34, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Multi-Sector Companies in '2022' stood at -1.08. Industry average increased by 0.69 compared to previous year.
Overall, DLB's interest coverage has consistently declined during the past 2 years.
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Good Range: Minimum 3-5 desirable; below 1 is risky.