Baxter International Inc (BAX)
Debt-to-equity 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-equity 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-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $6,964,000K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio of Baxter International Inc has consistently remained at 0.00 for the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not been relying heavily on debt to finance its operations and investments compared to its equity. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 implies that the company's long-term debt is either very low or non-existent in relation to its shareholder equity, suggesting a strong financial position and lower financial risk. Baxter International Inc's ability to maintain a consistently low debt-to-equity ratio over the analyzed period can be viewed positively by investors and creditors as it indicates a stable and well-managed capital structure.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024