CSW Industrials Inc (CSWI)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 166,000 253,000 252,214 241,776 10,337
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 635,078 525,675 469,086 415,449 280,365
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.21 0.32 0.35 0.37 0.04

March 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $166,000K ÷ ($166,000K + $635,078K)
= 0.21

The debt-to-capital ratio of CSW Industrials Inc has been fluctuating over the past five years. In March 2020, the ratio was significantly lower at 0.04, indicating a more conservative capital structure with a lower reliance on debt financing. However, from 2021 to 2023, the ratio increased steadily from 0.37 to 0.32 to 0.35, which suggests increased debt levels relative to the total capital employed in the business.

Interestingly, in March 2024, CSW Industrials Inc managed to lower its debt-to-capital ratio to 0.21, demonstrating a reduction in debt or an increase in equity capital. This improvement could signify a deleveraging strategy or a shift towards a more equity-funded capital structure, potentially reducing the financial risk associated with high debt levels.

Overall, the trend in the debt-to-capital ratio for CSW Industrials Inc indicates variations in the company's capital structure and financing strategy over the years, with the latest decrease in the ratio reflecting a positive development towards a potentially more sustainable financial position.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
CSW Industrials Inc
CSWI
0.21
H B Fuller Company
FUL
0.51