Ameren Corp (AEE)
Debt-to-capital ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 7,371,000 | 11,349,000 | 10,508,000 | 9,700,000 | 8,938,000 |
| Debt-to-capital ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $7,371,000K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio of Ameren Corp has consistently remained at 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized debt significantly as a source of financing its operations and growth, as the ratio measures the proportion of total debt to total capital employed. A low or zero debt-to-capital ratio suggests a lower financial risk as the company is using more equity financing than debt financing. Ameren Corp's stable and low debt-to-capital ratio over the years signifies a conservative financial strategy and may indicate a strong financial position with a lower reliance on external borrowing for its operations and investments.
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Dec 31, 2024