Using just the information provided below for Alpha Company, please comment on this company from a long-term debt-paying ability perspective.
What do you see that you like, if anything, and what are your concerns about this company's abilities to pay its debts on an on-going basis.
|
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
Ind. Average |
Debt Ratio (Book-based) |
72% |
69% |
66% |
60% |
58% |
64% |
TIE |
|
6.9 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.1 |
7.2 |
7.0 |
Bond Rating (S&P) |
BBB |
BBB+ |
BBB+ |
BBB+ |
AA- |
NA |