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', DTCK's interest coverage was 117.69, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. Industry average for Farming/Seeds/Milling in '2021' stood at -1.94.
• In '2022', DTCK's interest coverage was 168.73, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Farming/Seeds/Milling in '2022' stood at 0.24. Industry average increased by 2.18 compared to previous year.
• In '2023', DTCK's interest coverage was 12.23, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Farming/Seeds/Milling in '2023' stood at 1.75. Industry average increased by 1.51 compared to previous year.
• In '2024', DTCK's interest coverage was -24.20, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Farming/Seeds/Milling in '2024' stood at 1.03. Industry average declined by 0.72 from previous year.
Overall, DTCK'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.