ANSYS Inc (ANSS)

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 754,208 753,891 753,574 753,576 798,118
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 6,086,440 5,390,360 4,865,850 4,484,050 4,097,870
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.12 0.14 0.15 0.17 0.19

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $754,208K ÷ $6,086,440K
= 0.12

The debt-to-equity ratio of ANSYS Inc has shown a decreasing trend over the past five years, declining from 0.19 in 2020 to 0.12 in 2024. This indicates that the company has been gradually reducing its reliance on debt to finance its operations in favor of using more equity. A lower debt-to-equity ratio implies a stronger financial position and lower financial risk, as the company has less debt compared to its equity. ANSYS Inc's declining debt-to-equity ratio reflects a positive trend towards a more sustainable capital structure, which may enhance its ability to weather economic downturns and pursue growth opportunities in the future.