Chutes & Co. has interest expense of $ 1.25 million and an operating margin of 10.8 % on total sales of $ 30.7 million. What is Chutes' interest coverage ratio?

2.7 times

Explanation:

Chutes and co. has an interest expense of 1.25 million

Operating margin of 10.8%

Total sales of 30.7 million

The first step is to calculate the operating income

Operating income = Sales*operating margin

= $30,700,000*10.8/100

= $30,700,000*0.108

= $3,315,600

Therefore, the interest coverage ratio can be calculated as follows

Interest coverage ratio = Operating income/Interest expense

= $3,315,600/$1,250,000

= 2.65

= 2.7 times

Hence Chutes' interest coverage ratio is 2.7 times