Avista Corporation (AVA)
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 | 2,591,000 | 2,485,320 | 2,334,670 | 2,154,740 | 2,029,730 | 
| 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 ÷ $2,591,000K
            = 0.00        
The debt-to-equity ratio of Avista Corporation has been consistently at 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 signifies that the company has no debt or a minimal amount of debt in relation to its equity. This indicates a low level of financial risk and a strong financial position, as the company is primarily funded by equity rather than debt. Avista Corporation's stable and low debt-to-equity ratio suggests a conservative approach to financing and a balanced capital structure.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
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                    Symbol
                    Debt-to-equity ratio
                Avista Corporation
                            AVA
                            0.00
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