Antero Resources Corp (AR)

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 1,489,230 1,537,600 1,183,480 2,125,440 3,001,590
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 7,021,650 6,901,520 6,754,560 5,757,160 5,767,700
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.21 0.22 0.18 0.37 0.52

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,489,230K ÷ $7,021,650K
= 0.21

The debt-to-equity ratio of Antero Resources Corp has shown a decreasing trend over the past five years, declining from 0.52 in December 31, 2020, to 0.21 in December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company's reliance on debt funding has been decreasing relative to its equity financing over the period under consideration. A lower debt-to-equity ratio generally signifies a healthier financial position and lower financial risk. Antero Resources Corp's decreasing ratio suggests a positive trend in financial stability and a potential improvement in its ability to cover its debt obligations with its equity resources.