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', FTEL's interest coverage was 49.99, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. Industry average for Recreational Games/Products/Toys in '2021' stood at 2.67.
• In '2022', FTEL's interest coverage was 9.48, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Recreational Games/Products/Toys in '2022' stood at 2.55. Industry average declined by 0.12 from previous year.
• In '2023', FTEL's interest coverage was -16.45, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Recreational Games/Products/Toys in '2023' stood at 1.31. Industry average declined by 1.24 from previous year.
• In '2024', FTEL's interest coverage was -6.67, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Recreational Games/Products/Toys in '2024' stood at -0.13. Industry average declined by 1.44 from previous year.
Overall, FTEL'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.