Stock Analysis on Net

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP)

$22.49

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Analysis of Solvency Ratios

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Solvency Ratios (Summary)

Microchip Technology Inc., solvency ratios

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Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017
Debt Ratios
Debt to equity
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability)
Debt to capital
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability)
Debt to assets
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability)
Financial leverage
Coverage Ratios
Interest coverage
Fixed charge coverage

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-03-31).


Debt to Equity
The debt to equity ratio showed an increasing trend from 0.9 in 2017 to a peak of 1.95 in 2019, indicating a rise in financial leverage relative to shareholders' equity. After 2019, there was a gradual decline to 1.3 by 2022, suggesting a reduction in reliance on debt financing. When including operating lease liabilities, the pattern remains consistent but with slightly higher ratios.
Debt to Capital
The debt to capital ratio followed a similar trajectory, rising from 0.47 in 2017 to 0.66 in 2019, and then decreasing to 0.57 in 2022. This indicates that the portion of debt in the company's capital structure grew significantly by 2019 but subsequently eased. Including operating lease liabilities did not materially affect the trend or values.
Debt to Assets
This ratio also increased from 0.38 in 2017 to 0.56 in 2019, reflecting greater leverage against total assets. It slightly declined thereafter, ending at 0.47 in 2022. The impact of operating lease liabilities is marginal but consistent, resulting in slightly higher ratios.
Financial Leverage
Financial leverage escalated from 2.35 in 2017 to a peak of 3.47 in 2019, signifying more aggressive debt use in relation to equity. The subsequent reduction to 2.75 by 2022 aligns with the decline seen in the debt to equity ratio, pointing towards a more conservative capital structure in recent years.
Interest Coverage
The interest coverage ratio experienced significant fluctuations. It rose sharply to 4.71 in 2018, fell to a low of around 1.3 in 2020, and then substantially increased to 6.77 in 2022. This indicates periods of varying ease in meeting interest obligations, with the most recent year reflecting strong capacity to cover interest expenses.
Fixed Charge Coverage
A pattern similar to interest coverage is observed, with a peak at 4.22 in 2018, declining to near 1.26 in 2020, and recovering to 5.7 by 2022. This suggests fluctuations in the company’s ability to cover fixed charges, with improved financial flexibility in the latter period.

Debt Ratios


Coverage Ratios


Debt to Equity

Microchip Technology Inc., debt to equity calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt excluding current maturities
Total debt
 
Stockholders’ equity
Solvency Ratio
Debt to equity1
Benchmarks
Debt to Equity, Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
Debt to Equity, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Debt to Equity, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-03-31).

1 2022 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The financial data reveals several notable trends in the capital structure over the six-year period ending March 31, 2022.

Total Debt
Total debt demonstrated a significant increase from 2,950,476 thousand US dollars in 2017 to a peak of 10,307,000 thousand US dollars in 2019. Subsequently, it showed a declining trend, decreasing to 7,687,400 thousand US dollars by 2022. This indicates an initial phase of increased leverage followed by a period of deleveraging.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity experienced a generally upward trend throughout the period. Starting at 3,270,711 thousand US dollars in 2017, it rose steadily and reached 5,894,800 thousand US dollars by 2022, with minor fluctuations between 2020 and 2021. This growth suggests accumulation of retained earnings or capital injections supporting the company’s equity base.
Debt to Equity Ratio
The debt to equity ratio escalated sharply from 0.9 in 2017 to 1.95 in 2019, reflecting the substantial increase in total debt relative to equity during that period. After 2019, this ratio decreased steadily to 1.3 by 2022, indicating improved leverage management and a stronger equity position relative to debt. The downward trend post-2019 aligns with the observed reduction in total debt and the continued growth in equity.

Overall, the patterns suggest that after a period of aggressive borrowing leading to high leverage around 2019, the company reverted to reducing debt levels while enhancing its equity base. This shift likely reflects strategic decisions aimed at strengthening financial stability and reducing financial risk over time.


Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability)

Microchip Technology Inc., debt to equity (including operating lease liability) calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt excluding current maturities
Total debt
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Non-current portion of operating lease liabilities (included in Other long-term liabilities)
Total debt (including operating lease liability)
 
Stockholders’ equity
Solvency Ratio
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability)1
Benchmarks
Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-03-31).

1 2022 Calculation
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The financial data reveals significant shifts in the company's capital structure and leverage over the analyzed periods.

Total Debt (including operating lease liability)
There is a notable increase in total debt from 2,950,476 thousand US dollars in 2017 to a peak of 10,307,000 thousand US dollars in 2019. After this peak, the debt level declines consecutively, reaching 7,850,100 thousand US dollars by 2022. This pattern indicates an aggressive borrowing phase culminating in 2019, followed by a period of debt reduction.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity shows an overall upward trajectory, increasing from 3,270,711 thousand US dollars in 2017 to 5,894,800 thousand US dollars in 2022. The equity growth is particularly strong between 2018 and 2019, where it rises sharply from approximately 3.28 billion to 5.29 billion US dollars. While some fluctuations occur thereafter, the general trend points to strengthening equity over time.
Debt to Equity Ratio (including operating lease liability)
The debt to equity ratio almost doubles from 0.9 in 2017 to 1.95 in 2019, reflecting the increased leverage and debt load relative to equity during this period. Post-2019, the ratio declines steadily, reaching 1.33 by 2022, suggesting a deleveraging trend and a relatively more balanced capital structure.

In summary, the data highlights an expansion in debt up to 2019, followed by a conscious effort to reduce debt levels in subsequent years. Concurrently, the company reinforces its equity base, leading to a reduction in leverage as evidenced by the decreasing debt to equity ratio after 2019. These dynamics imply a shift towards strengthening financial stability and possibly enhancing creditworthiness in recent years.


Debt to Capital

Microchip Technology Inc., debt to capital calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt excluding current maturities
Total debt
Stockholders’ equity
Total capital
Solvency Ratio
Debt to capital1
Benchmarks
Debt to Capital, Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
Debt to Capital, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Debt to Capital, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-03-31).

1 2022 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Total Debt
There was a significant increase in total debt from 2017 to 2019, rising from approximately $2.95 billion to over $10.3 billion. Following this peak, total debt decreased steadily each year through 2022, declining to about $7.69 billion.
Total Capital
Total capital exhibited a similar trend to total debt, increasing notably from around $6.22 billion in 2017 to approximately $15.59 billion in 2019. After 2019, total capital gradually declined to about $13.58 billion by 2022.
Debt to Capital Ratio
The debt to capital ratio increased from 0.47 in 2017 to a peak of 0.66 in 2019, indicating a higher reliance on debt relative to overall capital during that year. Subsequently, the ratio gradually decreased, reaching 0.57 by 2022, which suggests a reduction in leverage and a potential adjustment towards a more balanced capital structure.

Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability)

Microchip Technology Inc., debt to capital (including operating lease liability) calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt excluding current maturities
Total debt
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Non-current portion of operating lease liabilities (included in Other long-term liabilities)
Total debt (including operating lease liability)
Stockholders’ equity
Total capital (including operating lease liability)
Solvency Ratio
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability)1
Benchmarks
Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-03-31).

1 2022 Calculation
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total capital (including operating lease liability)
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The data reveals notable trends in the company's debt and capital structure over the six-year period ending in 2022. Key financial metrics provide insight into changes in leverage and capital composition.

Total Debt (including operating lease liability)
The total debt figures demonstrate a significant increase from 2017 to 2019, rising sharply from approximately 2.95 billion USD to over 10.3 billion USD. This peak is followed by a gradual decline in debt levels through to 2022, where the total debt decreases to about 7.85 billion USD. This pattern suggests an initial phase of increased borrowing or lease obligations, succeeded by a period of deleveraging or debt repayment.
Total Capital (including operating lease liability)
Total capital mirrors the trend observed in total debt, with considerable growth from roughly 6.22 billion USD in 2017 to nearly 15.6 billion USD in 2019. Following this peak, total capital slightly decreases each year, ending at approximately 13.7 billion USD in 2022. The growth and subsequent contraction in total capital indicate changes in the company's financing structure, possibly influenced by fluctuations in equity and liabilities.
Debt to Capital Ratio (including operating lease liability)
The ratio of debt to capital begins at 0.47 in 2017 and increases moderately to 0.66 in 2019, reflecting a rising proportion of debt in the company’s capital structure during that period. From 2020 onward, the ratio declines to 0.57 by 2022, indicating a reduction in leverage relative to total capital. This suggests a shift toward lower financial risk and potentially improved balance sheet strength.

Overall, the company's financial leverage surged markedly between 2017 and 2019, followed by a gradual normalization through capital reduction and debt management. The decrease in the debt to capital ratio in the later years implies a strategic focus on deleveraging, which may improve financial flexibility and reduce vulnerability to market fluctuations.


Debt to Assets

Microchip Technology Inc., debt to assets calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt excluding current maturities
Total debt
 
Total assets
Solvency Ratio
Debt to assets1
Benchmarks
Debt to Assets, Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
Debt to Assets, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Debt to Assets, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-03-31).

1 2022 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Total Debt
The total debt experienced significant fluctuations over the analyzed periods. Initially, it showed a moderate increase from approximately $2.95 billion in 2017 to around $3.07 billion in 2019. Subsequently, there was a sharp increase to over $10.3 billion in 2019, followed by a gradual decline each year to approximately $7.69 billion by 2022. This pattern suggests a peak in debt levels around 2019, with a deliberate reduction in leverage in subsequent years.
Total Assets
Total assets followed a somewhat similar trajectory, increasing steadily from roughly $7.69 billion in 2017 to a peak of about $18.35 billion in 2019. Afterward, total assets decreased incrementally, reaching approximately $16.20 billion by 2022. This indicates notable expansion in asset base until 2019, after which there was a contraction or divestment trend.
Debt to Assets Ratio
The debt to assets ratio reflects the changes in both debt and asset levels over time. It remained relatively stable near 0.38 and 0.37 in 2017 and 2018, respectively. The ratio then increased substantially to 0.56 in 2019, coinciding with the debt spike. Although the ratio decreased slightly to 0.54 in 2020 and 2021, it dropped further to 0.47 in 2022. This indicates a shift towards lower financial leverage and possibly improved solvency after 2019.
Overall Trends and Insights
There is a clear pattern of aggressive growth or acquisitions resulting in increased debt and assets up to 2019, followed by a period of deleveraging and modest reduction in asset size. The company appears to have improved its balance sheet strength post-2019, as evidenced by the declining debt to assets ratio. The reduction in total debt coupled with a more stable asset base signals cautious financial management amid changing economic conditions.

Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability)

Microchip Technology Inc., debt to assets (including operating lease liability) calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt excluding current maturities
Total debt
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Non-current portion of operating lease liabilities (included in Other long-term liabilities)
Total debt (including operating lease liability)
 
Total assets
Solvency Ratio
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability)1
Benchmarks
Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-03-31).

1 2022 Calculation
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total assets
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Total Debt (Including Operating Lease Liability)
The total debt exhibited a significant increase from 2017 to 2019, rising sharply from $2.95 billion to over $10.3 billion. Subsequently, the debt level showed a downward trend, decreasing consistently over the next three years to about $7.85 billion in 2022. This suggests a period of substantial borrowing or liability recognition followed by debt reduction efforts in the subsequent years.
Total Assets
Total assets mirrored the trend of total debt with a marked increase from $7.69 billion in 2017 to $18.35 billion in 2019. After peaking in 2019, assets gradually declined each year, reaching approximately $16.2 billion by 2022. This pattern indicates that asset growth accompanied the debt increase, while asset base contraction occurred alongside debt reduction.
Debt to Assets Ratio (Including Operating Lease Liability)
The debt to assets ratio was relatively stable around 0.37-0.38 for the first two reported years. In 2019, it increased notably to 0.56, remaining at a similar elevated level through 2021. In 2022, the ratio declined to 0.48, indicating some improvement in the company’s balance between liabilities and asset base. The higher ratio between 2019 and 2021 suggests greater leverage and possibly increased financial risk during that period, with some deleveraging observed later.
Overall Analysis
The data reveals a pronounced expansion phase occurring in 2018-2019 characterized by large increases in both debt and assets, leading to higher leverage. This phase was followed by a period of gradual deleveraging and asset reduction from 2020 to 2022. While the company managed to reduce its total debt significantly after 2019, total assets also contracted, though at a slower rate, improving the debt to assets ratio in the latest period. The trends indicate strategic financial management aiming to optimize the capital structure after a phase of aggressive expansion.

Financial Leverage

Microchip Technology Inc., financial leverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Total assets
Stockholders’ equity
Solvency Ratio
Financial leverage1
Benchmarks
Financial Leverage, Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
Financial Leverage, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Financial Leverage, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-03-31).

1 2022 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The financial data reveals several notable trends over the period from March 31, 2017, to March 31, 2022. Total assets experienced significant growth between 2017 and 2019, increasing from approximately 7.69 billion to 18.35 billion US dollars. However, after 2019, total assets showed a declining trend, falling to around 16.20 billion by 2022.

Stockholders’ equity exhibited a strong upward trajectory overall, rising from about 3.27 billion in 2017 to nearly 5.89 billion in 2022. The most pronounced increase occurred between 2018 and 2019, with equity jumping from roughly 3.28 billion to 5.29 billion. Although equity fluctuated slightly in subsequent years, it maintained an overall growth trend.

Financial leverage, calculated as the ratio of assets to equity, increased from 2.35 in 2017 to a peak of 3.47 in 2019. This rise suggests that the company increased the proportion of debt relative to equity during this period. After 2019, financial leverage decreased steadily to 2.75 in 2022, indicating a reduction in reliance on debt financing relative to equity.

Total Assets
Significant expansion through 2019 followed by gradual contraction through 2022.
Stockholders’ Equity
Continuous overall growth, with a sharp increase between 2018 and 2019, stabilizing afterward.
Financial Leverage
Risen until 2019, indicating higher debt utilization, then declined steadily, suggesting deleveraging efforts.

Interest Coverage

Microchip Technology Inc., interest coverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Net income
Less: Net loss from discontinued operations
Add: Income tax expense
Add: Interest expense
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)
Solvency Ratio
Interest coverage1
Benchmarks
Interest Coverage, Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
Interest Coverage, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Interest Coverage, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-03-31).

1 2022 Calculation
Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)
Over the examined period, EBIT demonstrated significant volatility. Starting at 236.1 million USD in 2017, it surged sharply to 936.3 million USD in 2018. This increase was followed by a decline to 707.4 million USD in 2019 and a continued decrease to 647.7 million USD in 2020. In 2021, EBIT began to recover, rising to 696.4 million USD, and then experienced a substantial increase to 1.74 billion USD by 2022. This pattern indicates notable fluctuations, with a major peak in 2018, a dip in the subsequent years, and a strong rebound in 2022.
Interest Expense
Interest expense showed an overall increasing trend from 2017 to 2019, starting at 146.3 million USD and climbing sharply to 502.9 million USD by 2019. It remained relatively stable but high in 2020 at 497.3 million USD, then decreased to 356.9 million USD in 2021 and further declined to 257.0 million USD in 2022. This trend suggests the company initially faced growing interest costs, likely due to increased debt levels or higher interest rates, but succeeded in reducing these expenses considerably in the last two years.
Interest Coverage Ratio
The interest coverage ratio exhibited considerable fluctuations that correspond inversely with interest expense and EBIT trends. Starting at a low ratio of 1.61 in 2017, the ratio improved markedly to 4.71 in 2018, reflecting a significant enhancement in the company’s ability to cover interest obligations from earnings. However, the ratio declined to 1.41 in 2019 and further to 1.3 in 2020, indicating a weakening coverage position. Improvement was noted in 2021 with a ratio of 1.95, culminating in a significant increase to 6.77 in 2022, which suggests an improved financial health and stronger earnings relative to interest costs.

Fixed Charge Coverage

Microchip Technology Inc., fixed charge coverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Net income
Less: Net loss from discontinued operations
Add: Income tax expense
Add: Interest expense
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)
Add: Operating lease expense
Earnings before fixed charges and tax
 
Interest expense
Operating lease expense
Fixed charges
Solvency Ratio
Fixed charge coverage1
Benchmarks
Fixed Charge Coverage, Competitors2
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Analog Devices Inc.
Applied Materials Inc.
Broadcom Inc.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
Micron Technology Inc.
NVIDIA Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
Fixed Charge Coverage, Sector
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Fixed Charge Coverage, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-03-31).

1 2022 Calculation
Fixed charge coverage = Earnings before fixed charges and tax ÷ Fixed charges
= ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Earnings Before Fixed Charges and Tax
The earnings before fixed charges and tax show a fluctuating trend over the periods. From March 31, 2017, to March 31, 2018, there was a significant increase from 271,533 to 966,300 thousand US dollars, indicating strong growth. However, in the following years, earnings declined to 758,300 in 2019 and further to 718,100 in 2020. This was followed by a modest recovery to 759,500 in 2021 and a pronounced increase to 1,797,900 in 2022, reaching the highest value in the series.
Fixed Charges
Fixed charges experienced a notable rise from 181,746 thousand US dollars in 2017 to a peak of 567,700 in 2020. After 2020, fixed charges decreased, falling to 420,000 in 2021 and further dropping to 315,400 in 2022. This downward movement in fixed charges after 2020 suggests efforts to reduce fixed financial obligations or a shift in financing structure.
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
The fixed charge coverage ratio, which measures the ability to cover fixed charges from earnings, increased substantially from 1.49 in 2017 to 4.22 in 2018. This was followed by a sharp decline to 1.37 in 2019 and further down to 1.26 in 2020, indicating diminished coverage capacity during that period. The ratio rebounded to 1.81 in 2021 and then surged to 5.7 in 2022, signaling a significant improvement in the company's capability to meet fixed charges from earnings.