Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Calculator
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Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Calculator
Calculate your ability to cover debt obligations with your income.
Your DSCR will appear here.
Understanding the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is a crucial financial metric used by lenders and investors to assess a borrower's ability to generate sufficient cash flow to cover their debt obligations. It measures the cash flow available to pay current debt obligations. A DSCR greater than 1.0 indicates that the entity is generating more than enough income to cover its debt payments.
How to Calculate DSCR
The formula for DSCR is straightforward:
DSCR = (Net Operating Income) / (Total Debt Service Payments)
In this calculator, we've simplified the "Total Debt Service Payments" to include the essential components that represent the ongoing financial obligations related to debt and significant operational leases:
- Net Operating Income (NOI): This represents the income generated by a property or business after deducting all operating expenses but before deducting debt service, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. For real estate, it typically includes rental income minus operating expenses like property taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
- Annual Principal & Interest Payments: This is the total amount of money due annually for the repayment of loan principal and the payment of interest on outstanding loans.
- Annual Lease Payments: For businesses, significant operating leases (like equipment or commercial property leases) represent a recurring financial obligation that needs to be serviced, similar to loan payments.
Interpreting the DSCR Result
- DSCR > 1.0: The entity is generating more cash flow than needed to cover its debt obligations. This is generally viewed favorably by lenders, indicating a lower risk. A common benchmark for commercial real estate loans is a DSCR of 1.20 or higher.
- DSCR = 1.0: The entity is generating just enough cash flow to cover its debt obligations. This leaves no room for error or unexpected expenses.
- DSCR < 1.0: The entity is not generating enough cash flow to cover its debt obligations. This signals a potential financial distress and a higher risk for lenders.
When is DSCR Used?
DSCR is commonly used in various financial scenarios, including:
- Commercial Real Estate: Lenders often require a minimum DSCR for commercial property loans to ensure the property's income can service the mortgage.
- Business Loans: Banks and financial institutions use DSCR to evaluate a business's ability to repay loans.
- Project Finance: For large infrastructure or energy projects, DSCR is a key metric for assessing financial viability.
- Refinancing: Businesses and property owners may use DSCR to qualify for refinancing existing debt.
By using this calculator, you can quickly estimate your DSCR and gain a better understanding of your financial health concerning your debt obligations.
function calculateDSCR() {
var noi = parseFloat(document.getElementById("netOperatingIncome").value);
var annualPI = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualPrincipalAndInterest").value);
var annualLease = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualLeasePayments").value);
var resultElement = document.getElementById("result");
// Check if inputs are valid numbers
if (isNaN(noi) || isNaN(annualPI) || isNaN(annualLease)) {
resultElement.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
// Ensure values are not negative, though NOI can technically be negative,
// for DSCR calculation purposes, we typically expect positive operational income.
if (noi < 0) {
resultElement.innerHTML = "Net Operating Income cannot be negative for a meaningful DSCR calculation.";
return;
}
if (annualPI < 0 || annualLease 0) {
dscr = Infinity; // Infinite coverage if no debt service
} else {
dscr = 0; // No income, no debt service
}
} else {
dscr = noi / totalDebtService;
}
var resultHTML = "";
if (dscr === Infinity) {
resultHTML = "DSCR:
∞ (No debt service payments)";
} else {
resultHTML = "Your Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is:
" + dscr.toFixed(2) + "";
if (dscr < 1) {
resultHTML += "
(Warning: Below 1.0)";
} else if (dscr >= 1 && dscr < 1.2) {
resultHTML += "
(Below typical target)";
} else {
resultHTML += "
(Healthy Coverage)";
}
}
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}