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Coverage ratiosRatios 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.Coverage ratios Similar MatchesCash flow coverage ratioCash flow coverage ratioThe number of times that financial obligations (for interest, principal payments, preferred stock dividends, and rental payments) are covered by earnings before interest, taxes, rental payments, and depreciation. Coverage initiatedCoverage initiatedUsually refers to the fact that analysts begin following a particular security. This usually happens when there is enough trading in it to warrant attention by the investment community. CoverageCoverageSee: Fixed-charge coverage Initiate coverageInitiate coverage(1) Firm is now followed by analysts at a particular securities house; (2) Indication to cover short position by purchasing the underlying stock (this cancels out the short position). Extended coverageExtended coverageInsurance which extends the term of a warranty, typically covering repairs on appliances and cars, the premium usually being a one-off payment. Further SuggestionsDebt service coverageGuaranteed replacement cost coverage insurance Debt service coverage ratio Preferred dividend coverage Overall market price coverage Adequacy of coverage Asset coverage test |
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