CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 42,933,000 46,267,000 39,381,000 49,416,000 48,719,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 7,651,000 8,030,000 6,927,000 6,778,000 4,907,000
Financial leverage ratio 5.61 5.76 5.69 7.29 9.93

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $42,933,000K ÷ $7,651,000K
= 5.61

The financial leverage ratio of CNH Industrial N.V. has shown a decreasing trend over the past five years. It decreased from 9.93 as of December 31, 2020, to 7.29 as of December 31, 2021, and continued to decline to 5.69 as of December 31, 2022. However, there was a slight increase to 5.76 as of December 31, 2023, followed by a further decrease to 5.61 as of December 31, 2024.

This indicates that the company's reliance on debt funding relative to its equity has been gradually decreasing, which could suggest improved financial stability and lower risk. It may also imply that the company is becoming more efficient in managing its capital structure and reducing its overall financial risk exposure.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
CNH Industrial N.V.
CNH
5.61
Astec Industries Inc
ASTE
1.64
Caterpillar Inc
CAT
4.50