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| Metric | Company | Industry Average |
|---|---|---|
| EBIT | 9 | 90 |
| Equity market value | 80 | 900 |
| Debt market value | 45 | 360 |
| Interest expense | 2 | 24 |
A synthetic credit rating schedule indicates:
| Credit Rating A | Credit Rating BBB |
|---|---|
| Interest rate coverage (IC) | 4 < IC < 5 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) | 30% < D/E < 45% |
Based on this schedule, comparing credit ratings for the company and industry averages suggests that the company achieves: