Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,412,630 1,024,430 937,994 947,585 892,582
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 970,492 706,694 633,540 574,344 518,676
Financial leverage ratio 1.46 1.45 1.48 1.65 1.72

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,412,630K ÷ $970,492K
= 1.46

The financial leverage ratio of Addus HomeCare Corporation has shown a declining trend over the past five years, decreasing from 1.72 in December 2020 to 1.46 in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been gradually reducing its reliance on debt to finance its operations and growth. A decreasing financial leverage ratio suggests a strengthening financial position and lower financial risk, as the company is less dependent on borrowed funds. Overall, the trend in Addus HomeCare Corporation's financial leverage ratio reflects a positive trajectory towards a more balanced capital structure and improved financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Addus HomeCare Corporation
ADUS
1.46
Adapthealth Corp
AHCO
2.86
Amedisys Inc
AMED
1.93
Chemed Corp
CHE
1.51
Option Care Health Inc
OPCH
2.26