Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 6,699,000 6,792,000 6,052,000 8,023,000 7,818,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 15,034,000 14,301,000 13,858,000 16,691,000 12,718,000
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.45 0.47 0.44 0.48 0.61

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $6,699,000K ÷ $15,034,000K
= 0.45

Crown Holdings, Inc.'s debt-to-assets ratio has exhibited some fluctuation over the past five years. The ratio increased from 0.45 in 2021 to 0.49 in 2022, before dropping to 0.49 in 2023. This indicates that the company's level of debt relative to its total assets has varied slightly. Generally, a debt-to-assets ratio of around 0.5 suggests that Crown Holdings finances roughly half of its assets through debt. The slight variations in the ratio over the years may indicate changes in the company's debt levels or asset composition. It is essential to consider other financial metrics and factors to gain a deeper understanding of Crown Holdings' overall financial health and leverage position.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
0.45
Ball Corporation
BALL
0.42
Silgan Holdings Inc
SLGN
0.33