Amcor PLC (AMCR)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,881,000 4,026,000 4,082,000 4,764,000 4,626,000
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

June 30, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $3,881,000K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio of Amcor PLC has consistently been at 0.00 for the past five years, indicating that the company has not used any debt to finance its operations relative to its capital structure. This suggests that Amcor PLC relies heavily on equity financing rather than borrowing, which can be viewed positively as it indicates a lower level of financial risk, especially in terms of debt repayment obligations. However, it is essential to consider that a debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 may also suggest missed opportunities for leveraging debt to potentially enhance shareholder returns or fund growth initiatives. Overall, a consistent debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 reflects a conservative approach to capital structure management by Amcor PLC.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Amcor PLC
AMCR
0.00
Brady Corporation
BRC
0.08
Hillenbrand Inc
HI
0.55