Earnings ratios use a company’s earnings to evaluate liquidity. These
ratios may use different variants of earnings (e.g. EBIT, EBITDA)
depending on the needs of the financial analyst.
Times Interest Earned Ratio
Cash flow ratios utilize a company’s cash flows to determine liquidity. By
using cash flows, financial analysts can determine how well a company’s
day-to-day operations cover debt obligations.
Times Interest Earned (Cash Basis) Ratio
Operating Cash Flow Ratio
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Financial Ratios