Baxter International Inc (BAX)
Debt-to-capital 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 | 6,964,000 | 7,872,000 | 7,643,000 | 8,173,000 | 8,402,000 | 8,101,000 | 5,569,000 | 5,879,000 | 5,833,000 | 5,535,000 | 8,859,000 | 9,075,000 | 9,077,000 | 8,770,000 | 8,494,000 | 8,452,000 | 8,689,000 | 8,567,000 | 8,128,000 | 7,699,000 |
| Debt-to-capital 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-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $6,964,000K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio for Baxter International Inc has been consistently at 0.00 across all reporting periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized debt as a significant source of financing relative to its total capital structure during this time frame. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 suggests that the company's capital structure is primarily composed of equity or that any debt obligations present are minimal in comparison to its capital. Maintaining a low debt-to-capital ratio can potentially signify financial stability, as it implies lower financial risk and less reliance on debt financing for operational or investment needs.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024