Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)

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
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 6,058,000 6,672,000 5,949,000 6,623,000 6,699,000 6,240,000 6,986,000 7,046,000 6,792,000 6,709,000 5,466,000 5,654,000 6,052,000 6,034,000 7,879,000 7,875,000 8,023,000 8,039,000 7,999,000 8,631,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,756,000 2,532,000 2,507,000 2,470,000 2,410,000 2,341,000 2,235,000 2,030,000 1,849,000 1,666,000 1,739,000 1,820,000 1,912,000 2,444,000 2,262,000 2,377,000 2,198,000 1,909,000 1,815,000 1,664,000
Debt-to-equity ratio 2.20 2.64 2.37 2.68 2.78 2.67 3.13 3.47 3.67 4.03 3.14 3.11 3.17 2.47 3.48 3.31 3.65 4.21 4.41 5.19

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $6,058,000K ÷ $2,756,000K
= 2.20

Crown Holdings Inc's debt-to-equity ratio has exhibited a downward trend from 5.19 as of March 31, 2020, to 2.20 as of December 31, 2024. This indicates a significant reduction in the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations and growth over the period under consideration. A decreasing debt-to-equity ratio generally suggests improved financial stability and a lower risk of financial distress for the company. It is essential to note that a lower debt-to-equity ratio signifies that a company is financing a smaller portion of its assets through debt compared to equity. This may be seen as a positive indicator by investors and creditors, reflecting a healthier balance sheet and strong financial management by Crown Holdings Inc.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
2.20
Ball Corporation
BALL
2.14
Silgan Holdings Inc
SLGN
1.35