CSW Industrials Inc (CSWI)

Financial leverage ratio

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,043,330 1,043,450 995,360 879,522 374,059
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 635,078 525,675 469,086 415,449 280,365
Financial leverage ratio 1.64 1.98 2.12 2.12 1.33

March 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,043,330K ÷ $635,078K
= 1.64

The financial leverage ratio of CSW Industrials Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. As of March 31, 2024, the financial leverage ratio stands at 1.64, indicating that the company's reliance on debt financing relative to equity has decreased compared to the previous year.

It is noteworthy that the ratio peaked at 2.12 in both March 31, 2022, and 2021, suggesting a higher level of debt utilization during those periods. However, the company managed to reduce its financial leverage ratio to 1.33 by March 31, 2020, indicating a lower dependence on debt financing at that time.

Overall, the trend in the financial leverage ratio of CSW Industrials Inc reflects varying levels of leverage over the past five years, with a recent decrease indicating a potential shift towards a more equity-funded capital structure. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and capital structure dynamics may provide insights into the strategies driving these changes in leverage ratios.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
CSW Industrials Inc
CSWI
1.64
H B Fuller Company
FUL
2.69