Amedisys Inc (AMED)
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 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,134,540 | 1,147,760 | 1,125,200 | 1,088,180 | 1,066,510 | 1,039,910 | 1,006,780 | 1,079,120 | 1,051,570 | 1,015,740 | 985,646 | 966,758 | 931,351 | 905,264 | 874,272 | 788,153 | 809,224 | 756,205 | 720,851 | 679,197 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 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 ÷ $1,134,540K
= 0.00
Amedisys Inc has consistently maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 for the past several periods, from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has no debt in relation to its equity during these periods. A debt-to-equity ratio of zero signifies that the company is not relying on debt to finance its operations or growth, and it has a strong financial position in terms of capital structure. A low or zero debt-to-equity ratio is generally seen as positive, as it suggests lower financial risk and greater financial stability for the company.
Amedisys Inc's consistent zero debt-to-equity ratio reflects a prudent financial management strategy focused on maintaining a healthy balance between debt and equity. This stability in the company's capital structure suggests that it may be funding its operations and investments primarily through equity or retained earnings, rather than taking on debt. Investors and creditors often view a low debt-to-equity ratio favorably as it indicates a lower risk profile for the company and a stronger financial foundation.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024