CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)

Financial leverage ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 44,033,000 43,959,000 45,726,000 46,267,000 43,041,000 42,687,000 40,566,000 39,381,000 35,844,000 35,648,000 36,485,000 6,789,000 47,693,000 49,222,000 46,705,000 48,719,000 45,069,000 45,019,000 43,913,000 47,352,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 7,769,000 7,662,000 8,012,000 8,234,000 8,115,000 7,630,000 7,451,000 6,976,000 6,409,000 5,843,000 5,656,000 6,853,000 6,292,000 6,074,000 5,506,000 5,029,000 4,840,000 5,963,000 5,658,000 6,156,000
Financial leverage ratio 5.67 5.74 5.71 5.62 5.30 5.59 5.44 5.65 5.59 6.10 6.45 0.99 7.58 8.10 8.48 9.69 9.31 7.55 7.76 7.69

September 30, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $44,033,000K ÷ $7,769,000K
= 5.67

The financial leverage ratio of CNH Industrial N.V. has shown fluctuations over the given periods, ranging from 5.30 to 9.69. The ratio indicates the company's reliance on debt financing to support its operations and growth.

Analyzing the trend, we observe a general upward trajectory in the financial leverage ratio from 5.30 in September 2023 to 9.69 in December 2020. This significant increase suggests a higher level of debt utilization compared to equity during this period. Subsequently, there is a gradual decline in the ratio, which may imply a decrease in debt levels relative to equity.

The ratio peaked at 9.69 in December 2020, indicating a period of potentially high financial risk due to excessive debt levels. This spike is followed by a downward trend, suggesting a strategic shift towards reducing leverage and optimizing the company's capital structure.

Overall, the fluctuating nature of the financial leverage ratio for CNH Industrial N.V. reflects variations in the company's capital structure and debt management strategies over the analyzed periods. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor these trends to assess the company's financial risk and sustainability.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
CNH Industrial N.V.
CNH
5.67
Astec Industries Inc
ASTE
1.62
Caterpillar Inc
CAT
4.49