Baxter International Inc (BAX)
Debt-to-capital ratio
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 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 | 7,882,000 | 7,588,000 | 7,779,000 | 7,570,000 |
| 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, 2023 calculation
Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $8,402,000K)
= 0.00
Baxter International Inc.'s debt-to-capital ratio has been fluctuating over the past eight quarters, indicating variations in the company's capital structure and reliance on debt financing.
The trend shows that the ratio decreased from 0.75 in Q2 2023 to 0.62 in Q4 2023. This may suggest that the company has made efforts to reduce its debt levels relative to its capital base during this period.
However, it is important to note that even with the decrease, the debt-to-capital ratio remains relatively high, with values above 0.6 in each of the past eight quarters. This indicates that Baxter International Inc. has a significant portion of its capital structure funded by debt rather than equity.
Overall, the trend in the debt-to-capital ratio for Baxter International Inc. suggests that the company has been managing its debt levels, but investors and stakeholders should continue to monitor this ratio to ensure the company's financial health and stability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023