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Covered on earnings, not on the basis that applies

Earnings says the dividend is covered. The denominator that fits the company says it is not.

#TickerCompanySectorEarningsAppliesOn that basisGapRating
1LBRTLiberty EnergyEnergy37.1%Free cash flow386.2%349.10
2WHRWhirlpoolConsumer discretionary93.6%Free cash flow370.4%276.80
3LENLennarIndustrials25.3%Operating cash flow240.3%215.00
4CKXCKX LandsEnergy21.1%Free cash flow125.2%104.13
5KOCoca ColaConsumer staples67.1%Free cash flow165.8%98.75
6HUMHumanaHealth care36.0%Free cash flow114.7%78.70
7MMM3MHealth care48.7%Free cash flow111.9%63.21
8IIINInsteel IndustriesMaterials53.3%Free cash flow114.8%61.56
9APAMArtisan Partners Asset ManagementFinancial services89.6%Free cash flow149.8%60.28
10JBSSSanfilippo John B & SonConsumer staples76.0%Free cash flow130.8%54.83
11DKSDick'S Sporting GoodsConsumer discretionary48.6%Free cash flow103.4%54.83
12NOBHNobility HomesMaterials48.4%Free cash flow102.6%54.211
13NKENikeConsumer discretionary77.6%Free cash flow110.2%32.62
14KMBKimberly ClarkConsumer staples83.0%Free cash flow101.3%18.319

14 companies. The reverse case: uncovered on earnings, covered on the basis that applies. Why the denominator decides.