COVERAGE RATIO Definition

Bookmark and Share

COVERAGE RATIO is a measure of a corporations ability to meet a certain type of expense. In general, a high coverage ratio indicates a better ability to meet the expense in question. Examples: dividend coverage, fixed-charge coverage, interest coverage, preferred dividend coverage.

Learn new Accounting Terms

FTC is Federal Trade Commission.

USE TAX is a tax on the storing, using, consuming, and sometimes distributing tangible personal property or providing a taxable service, i.e. you will be subject to the use tax in the state where that event occurs.

Suggest a Term

Enter Search Term

Enter a term, then click the entry you would like to view.