debt service ratio
31Coverage Ratio — A measure of a company s ability to meet its financial obligations. In broad terms, the higher the coverage ratio, the better the ability of the enterprise to fulfill its obligations to its lenders. The trend of coverage ratios over time is also… …
32Recurring Debt — Any payment used to service a debt obligation that occurs on a continuing basis. Recurring debt involves payments that cannot be easily canceled at the payer s request, including alimony or child support, and loan payments. Certain bills, such… …
33Leverage ratio — A measure that indicates the financial ability to meet debt service requirements and increase the value of the investment to the stockholders. (i.e., the ratio of total debt to total assets). U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information… …
34fixed-charge coverage ratio — A measure of a firm s ability to meet its fixed charge obligations: the ratio of (Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization minus unfunded capital expenditures and distributions) divided by total debt service (annual principal and… …
35fixed charge coverage ratio — A measure of a firm s ability to meet its fixed charge obligations: the ratio of (Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization minus unfunded capital expenditures and distributions) divided by total debt service (annual principal and… …
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38Gearing Ratio — A general term describing a financial ratio that compares some form of owner s equity (or capital) to borrowed funds. Gearing is a measure of financial leverage, demonstrating the degree to which a firm s activities are funded by owner s funds… …
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40current ratio — The ratio obtained when total current assets are divided by total current liabilities. A commonly used but not always good proxy for a firm s liquidity. American Banker Glossary Indicator of short term debt paying ability. Determined by dividing… …
