Civitas Resources Inc (CIVI)

Financial leverage 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
Total assets US$ in thousands 14,944,100 15,007,800 15,041,300 15,084,000 14,097,300 12,841,600 10,171,000 7,675,050 7,971,400 7,688,800 7,414,430 7,033,750 6,741,030 1,937,080 1,916,180 1,208,290 1,182,810 1,148,780 1,190,230 1,264,070
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 6,628,750 6,668,480 6,586,020 6,634,930 6,181,320 6,020,630 5,046,690 5,101,750 5,373,920 5,253,520 4,992,550 4,637,530 4,655,000 1,417,250 1,385,110 1,046,760 1,045,250 982,952 978,038 1,016,420
Financial leverage ratio 2.25 2.25 2.28 2.27 2.28 2.13 2.02 1.50 1.48 1.46 1.49 1.52 1.45 1.37 1.38 1.15 1.13 1.17 1.22 1.24

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $14,944,100K ÷ $6,628,750K
= 2.25

The financial leverage ratio of Civitas Resources Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the years, indicating changes in the company's financial structure and risk profile. The ratio increased from 1.24 in March 2020 to 2.25 by December 2024. This suggests that the company has been gradually taking on more debt relative to its equity.

The ratio surpassed the industry average of 2 (considered as a benchmark) by June 2022 and has consistently remained above this level since then. This indicates that the company has been relying more on debt financing compared to equity, potentially increasing its financial risk and leverage.

The peak ratio of 2.28 in December 2023 and March 2024 signals a significant level of financial leverage, which could expose the company to higher risks during economic downturns or periods of financial instability.

Overall, the increasing trend in the financial leverage ratio of Civitas Resources Inc suggests a higher level of indebtedness and reliance on borrowed funds to support its operations and growth strategies. Investors and creditors should closely monitor this ratio to assess the company's ability to meet its financial obligations and manage its debt levels effectively.