Question:

From the following information, calculate Interest Coverage Ratio:

Financial Information

ParticularsAmount (₹)
Profit after Tax6,30,000
Tax Rate30%
15% Debentures20,00,000
Equity Share Capital10,00,000

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Always add back interest to Profit before Tax to get EBIT when computing Interest Coverage Ratio.
Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
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Interest = 15% of 20,00,000 = 3,00,000
Profit before Tax = Profit after Tax / (1 - Tax Rate) = 6,30,000 / 0.7 = 9,00,000
EBIT = Profit before Tax + Interest = 9,00,000 + 3,00,000 = 12,00,000
Interest Coverage Ratio = EBIT / Interest = 12,00,000 / 3,00,000 = 4 times
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