Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 218,443 99,347 124,132 163,917 78,702 108,487 131,772 163,557 196,342 256,127 220,912 220,707 193,714 193,839 193,901 59,561 59,048 59,112
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 970,492 947,634 921,655 725,143 706,694 684,334 666,351 648,886 633,540 614,837 599,777 585,778 574,344 558,051 544,055 529,910 518,676 507,600 494,861 486,808
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.23 0.00 0.00 0.14 0.18 0.24 0.12 0.17 0.21 0.27 0.33 0.44 0.38 0.40 0.36 0.37 0.37 0.12 0.12 0.12

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $218,443K ÷ $970,492K
= 0.23

The debt-to-equity ratio for Addus HomeCare Corporation has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio started at 0.12 in March 2020 and remained stable at this level until December 2020, when it increased to 0.37. This sudden increase indicates a significant rise in the company's debt relative to its equity at the end of 2020.

Subsequently, the ratio fluctuated between 0.36 and 0.44 from March 31, 2021, to March 31, 2022, showcasing some variability in the company's capital structure during this period. Notably, there was a decrease to 0.33 in June 2022, followed by a further decrease to 0.27 in September 2022, indicating potential deleveraging efforts by the company during this time.

The ratio then dropped to 0.21 by December 31, 2022, demonstrating a significant reduction in debt relative to equity. This downward trend continued with ratios of 0.17 in March 31, 2023, and 0.12 in June 30, 2023, suggesting a continued focus on reducing debt levels.

However, the ratio increased to 0.24 in September 30, 2023, before dropping again to 0.18 by December 31, 2023. The trend reversed with a slight increase to 0.14 in March 31, 2024. Notably, the ratio decreased significantly to 0.00 by June 30, 2024, indicating potentially zero debt compared to equity at that point.

This ratio remained at 0.00 for September 30, 2024, before increasing to 0.23 by December 31, 2024. Overall, the debt-to-equity ratio analysis suggests fluctuations in Addus HomeCare Corporation's capital structure, with periods of increase and decrease in debt compared to equity, reflecting the company's changing financial leverage and potential strategic decisions regarding its debt levels.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Addus HomeCare Corporation
ADUS
0.23
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1.25
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