Fixed-charge coverage ratio

FIXED-CHARGE COVERAGE RATIO - A measure of a firm's ability to meet its fixed-charge obligations: the r...
FIXED-DOLLAR OBLIGATIONS - Conventional bonds for which the coupon rate is set at a fixed percentage of...

Coverage ratios Ratios used to test the adequacy of cash flows generated through earnings for purposes of meeting debt and lease obligations, including the interest coverage ratio and the fixed-charge coverage ratio.

fixed-charge coverage ratio Profits before income taxes and interest payments, divided by long-term interest, for a given period of time.

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Payments to a beneficiary that are paid in fixed preset amounts and are not variable.
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