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', MTW's interest coverage was 1.59, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. Industry average for Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks in '2021' stood at 0.64.
• In '2022', MTW's interest coverage was -2.80, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks in '2022' stood at 3.42. Industry average increased by 2.78 compared to previous year.
• In '2023', MTW's interest coverage was 2.30, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks in '2023' stood at 2.15. Industry average declined by 1.26 from previous year.
• In '2024', MTW's interest coverage was 1.31, indicating the firm's ability to meet its interest obligations. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks in '2024' stood at 3.86. Industry average increased by 1.71 compared to previous year.
Overall, MTW'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.