Baker Hughes Co (BKR)
Debt-to-equity 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 | 15,368,000 | 15,250,000 | 15,125,000 | 14,714,000 | 14,394,000 | 14,144,000 | 14,882,000 | 15,704,000 | 14,830,000 | 14,142,000 | 13,890,000 | 13,043,000 | 12,893,000 | 11,582,000 | 11,254,000 | 11,470,000 | 21,929,000 | 21,876,000 | 17,388,000 | 17,512,000 |
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, 2023 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $15,368,000K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio of Baker Hughes Co has demonstrated a decreasing trend over the last eight quarters, indicating a favorable financial position in terms of leverage. From Q4 2022 to Q4 2023, the ratio decreased from 0.46 to 0.39, suggesting a reduction in the company's reliance on debt financing relative to shareholders' equity. This downward trend indicates that Baker Hughes Co has been progressively using less debt to finance its operations and investments, which could potentially lower the company's financial risk and increase its financial stability. Overall, the consistent decline in the debt-to-equity ratio reflects a sound capital structure management strategy by Baker Hughes Co, demonstrating improved financial health and prudent risk management practices.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023