Community Healthcare Trust Inc (CHCT)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 513,256 496,814 462,112 429,916 353,411
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $513,256K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio of Community Healthcare Trust Inc has exhibited an upward trend over the past five years, indicating an increasing reliance on debt financing in relation to the company's total capital structure. The ratio has increased from 0.35 in 2019 to 0.44 in 2023. This suggests that the proportion of the company's capital attributable to debt has risen steadily during this period. It is worth noting that a higher debt-to-capital ratio may indicate a higher level of financial risk, as the company is more leveraged and may face challenges in servicing its debt obligations. It would be prudent for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor this ratio and assess the company's ability to manage its debt levels effectively.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Community Healthcare Trust Inc
CHCT
0.00
CoreCivic Inc
CXW
0.42
Geo Group Inc
GEO
0.57