DSCR Ratio Calculator
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DSCR Ratio Calculator
Your DSCR Ratio will appear here.
What is the DSCR Ratio?
The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is a crucial financial metric used by lenders and investors to assess a property's or business's ability to generate enough income to cover its annual debt obligations. It measures the cash flow available to pay current debt obligations, including principal and interest payments.
How to Calculate DSCR
The formula for DSCR is straightforward:
DSCR = Net Operating Income (NOI) / Total Debt Service
Understanding the Components:
- Net Operating Income (NOI): This represents the property's gross income minus all reasonable operating expenses. It excludes mortgage payments, depreciation, amortization, and capital expenditures. For real estate, NOI is typically calculated as: Gross Rental Income – Vacancy & Credit Losses + Other Income – Operating Expenses (Property Taxes, Insurance, Management Fees, Utilities, Repairs & Maintenance).
- Total Debt Service: This is the sum of all principal and interest payments due on loans within a specific period, usually one year.
Interpreting the DSCR Ratio:
- DSCR > 1.0: The income generated is sufficient to cover debt obligations. A higher ratio indicates a greater ability to service debt and lower risk for lenders. For example, a DSCR of 1.2 means the property generates 20% more income than needed to cover its debt payments.
- DSCR = 1.0: The income exactly equals the debt service. This is the breakeven point, offering no buffer for unexpected expenses or income shortfalls.
- DSCR < 1.0: The income is insufficient to cover debt obligations. This signals a high risk for lenders, as the property may default on its loans.
Why is DSCR Important?
The DSCR is vital for:
- Lenders: To evaluate the risk associated with a loan. Most lenders require a minimum DSCR (often 1.20 or higher) before approving a commercial real estate loan or business loan.
- Investors: To assess the profitability and stability of an investment property or business. A healthy DSCR suggests consistent returns and lower investment risk.
- Property Owners/Business Operators: To monitor financial health and ensure they have adequate cash flow to meet their financial commitments.
Example Calculation:
Let's consider a commercial property:
- Net Operating Income (NOI) = $150,000 per year
- Total Annual Debt Service (Principal + Interest) = $100,000 per year
Using the formula:
DSCR = $150,000 / $100,000 = 1.5
In this example, the DSCR is 1.5. This indicates that the property generates 1.5 times the income needed to cover its annual debt obligations, suggesting a good financial position and a relatively low risk for lenders.
function calculateDSCR() {
var noiInput = document.getElementById("noi");
var totalDebtServiceInput = document.getElementById("totalDebtService");
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
var noi = parseFloat(noiInput.value);
var totalDebtService = parseFloat(totalDebtServiceInput.value);
if (isNaN(noi) || isNaN(totalDebtService)) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
resultDiv.style.borderColor = "#dc3545";
resultDiv.style.color = "#dc3545";
return;
}
if (totalDebtService === 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Total Debt Service cannot be zero.";
resultDiv.style.borderColor = "#dc3545";
resultDiv.style.color = "#dc3545";
return;
}
var dscr = noi / totalDebtService;
var resultMessage;
var color;
if (dscr >= 1.2) {
resultMessage = "DSCR Ratio:
" + dscr.toFixed(2) + " (Strong)";
color = "#28a745"; // Success Green
} else if (dscr >= 1.0) {
resultMessage = "DSCR Ratio:
" + dscr.toFixed(2) + " (Adequate)";
color = "#ffc107"; // Warning Yellow
} else {
resultMessage = "DSCR Ratio:
" + dscr.toFixed(2) + " (Weak/Risky)";
color = "#dc3545"; // Danger Red
}
resultDiv.innerHTML = resultMessage;
resultDiv.style.borderColor = color;
resultDiv.style.color = "#004a99"; // Keep primary blue for text unless error
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