Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. (COKE)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,313,140 4,288,940 3,709,540 3,445,570 3,222,450
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,417,610 1,435,600 1,115,390 711,786 512,990
Financial leverage ratio 3.75 2.99 3.33 4.84 6.28

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $5,313,140K ÷ $1,417,610K
= 3.75

The financial leverage ratio of Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. has been decreasing steadily over the years. As of December 31, 2020, the ratio was 6.28, indicating a high level of financial leverage. However, by December 31, 2024, the ratio had decreased to 3.75, showing a significant reduction in the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations. This trend suggests that Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. has been effectively managing its debt levels and improving its financial position, potentially reducing its financial risk and increasing its financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.
COKE
3.75
Celsius Holdings Inc
CELH
4.42
Monster Beverage Corp
MNST
1.30
National Beverage Corp
FIZZ
1.38