Why is the debt service coverage ratio a better measure of solvency than the times interest earned ratio?
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Why is the debt service coverage ratio a better measure of solvency than the times interest earned ratio?
Solvency
Solvency means the ability of a business to fulfill its non-current financial liabilities. Often you have heard that the company X went insolvent, this means that the company X is no longer able to settle its noncurrent financial...
Solvency
Solvency means the ability of a business to fulfill its non-current financial liabilities. Often you have heard that the company X went insolvent, this means that the company X is no longer able to settle its noncurrent financial...
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