Crescent Energy Co (CRGY)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 9,333,220 6,803,340 6,019,850 5,157,460 3,907,370
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,139,630 1,704,820 848,113 682,209 2,716,890
Financial leverage ratio 2.97 3.99 7.10 7.56 1.44

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $9,333,220K ÷ $3,139,630K
= 2.97

The financial leverage ratio of Crescent Energy Co has shown significant fluctuations over the past five years. At the end of 2020, the ratio was relatively low at 1.44, indicating a conservative level of debt usage compared to equity. However, by the end of 2021, the ratio spiked to 7.56, signaling a substantial increase in debt relative to equity, which may raise concerns about the company's financial risk and leverage.

In 2022, the financial leverage ratio decreased slightly to 7.10, but it remained at a high level, indicating that Crescent Energy Co continues to rely heavily on debt financing. The ratio then decreased further to 3.99 by the end of 2023, suggesting a potential effort to reduce leverage and improve the company's financial position.

By the end of 2024, the financial leverage ratio dropped even more significantly to 2.97, indicating a continued trend towards lower leverage and potentially a stronger financial standing for Crescent Energy Co. Overall, the company has experienced fluctuations in its financial leverage over the years, with recent efforts seemingly focused on reducing debt levels and improving its debt-to-equity ratio.