Arcosa Inc (ACA)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,577,900 3,489,600 3,495,600 3,417,100 3,340,600 3,380,600 3,337,300 3,256,800 3,188,100 3,301,200 3,090,200 2,666,000 2,646,700 2,635,000 2,560,200 2,621,600 2,302,500 2,218,000 2,171,900 2,142,800
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,332,000 2,315,300 2,277,300 2,243,200 2,184,400 2,031,300 1,996,000 1,977,600 1,953,300 1,940,900 1,920,500 1,911,300 1,892,200 1,881,600 1,849,100 1,816,000 1,790,400 1,765,600 1,734,300 1,705,200
Financial leverage ratio 1.53 1.51 1.53 1.52 1.53 1.66 1.67 1.65 1.63 1.70 1.61 1.39 1.40 1.40 1.38 1.44 1.29 1.26 1.25 1.26

December 31, 2023 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $3,577,900K ÷ $2,332,000K
= 1.53

Based on the financial leverage ratio data provided for Arcosa Inc from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023, we observe fluctuations in the ratio over the past eight quarters. The financial leverage ratio measures the extent to which a company utilizes debt in its capital structure.

In Q4 2022, the ratio was at 1.53, maintaining this level throughout three consecutive quarters until Q3 2023 where it saw a slight decrease to 1.51, indicating a lower reliance on debt compared to the previous periods. However, in Q4 2023, the ratio increased again to 1.53, returning to the level seen at the beginning of the analyzed period.

Across the eight quarters, the ratio ranged from a high of 1.67 in Q2 2022 to a low of 1.51 in Q3 2023. This indicates fluctuations in the company's debt usage and capital structure management over the analyzed period. Overall, Arcosa Inc's financial leverage ratios have shown some variability, suggesting changes in the company's approach to debt financing and capital structure optimization. Further analysis of the company's financial strategy and performance trends would provide greater insights into the factors driving these fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Arcosa Inc
ACA
1.53
Proto Labs Inc
PRLB
1.11
Valmont Industries Inc
VMI
2.57