Ameren Corp (AEE)
Debt-to-equity 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-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $7,371,000K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio of Ameren Corp remained constant at 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been utilizing minimal debt in its capital structure relative to equity during this period. A consistently low debt-to-equity ratio is generally viewed positively by investors, as it suggests lower financial risk and a strong financial position. Ameren Corp's stable debt-to-equity ratio may indicate a conservative financial strategy focused on maintaining a healthy balance between debt and equity financing.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Ameren Corp
AEE
0.00
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