EX-12.1 4 usecology_s3-ex1201.htm CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 

Exhibit 12.1

 

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 
$s in thousands  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 
                     
Earnings (as defined):                         
Earnings before income taxes  $41,718   $29,807   $22,186   $23,483   $35,233 
Fixed charges   900    1,635    368    105    155 
Earnings  $42,618   $31,442   $22,554   $23,588   $35,388 
                          
Fixed charges (as defined):                         
Interest expense  $878   $1,604   $320   $2   $7 
Estimated interest within rental expense   22    31    48    103    148 
Fixed charges  $900   $1,635   $368   $105   $155 
                          
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges   47.3    19.2    61.2    225.1    228.2