Brunswick Corporation (BC)

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 200,000 2,087,400 2,042,300 1,914,200 1,510,000
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 ÷ $200,000K
= 0.00

The debt-to-equity ratio for Brunswick Corporation has consistently been 0.00 over the years 2020 to 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt to finance its operations during this period and has relied solely on equity for its funding. A zero debt-to-equity ratio typically suggests that the company may not be utilizing leverage as a part of its capital structure, which can be viewed positively in terms of financial risk and stability. However, it is important to consider the overall context of the company's financial strategy and industry norms when interpreting this ratio.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Brunswick Corporation
BC
0.00
BWX Technologies Inc
BWXT
0.97
Cummins Inc
CMI
0.65