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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Interest coverage ratio Interest coverage ratio The term 'Interest coverage ratio' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The number of times that fixed interest charges were earned. It indicates the margin of safety of interest on fixed debt. The times-interest-earned ratio is calculated using net income before and after income taxes; and the credits of interest charged to construction being treated as other income. The interest charges include interest on long-term debt, interest on debt of associated companies, and other interest expenses'. Previous 5 Terms: intercrural Interdepartmental sales Interdepartmental service (electric) interdependence Interest Next 5 Terms: Interference Interference interferometer Interflow Interfund Borrowing About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.