DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc (DVA)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 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
Total assets US$ in thousands 17,285,300 17,503,700 17,025,600 17,430,900 16,893,600 16,928,700 16,958,800 16,727,800 16,928,300 16,961,800 17,100,600 17,087,000 17,121,500 17,633,900 17,810,300 17,647,300 16,988,500 17,046,700 19,305,100 17,596,300
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 121,122 386,715 632,900 925,997 1,056,100 1,199,200 1,017,440 825,470 712,326 532,672 604,784 843,771 755,508 1,149,440 1,277,780 1,248,110 1,383,570 1,574,760 2,153,920 1,947,850
Financial leverage ratio 142.71 45.26 26.90 18.82 16.00 14.12 16.67 20.26 23.76 31.84 28.28 20.25 22.66 15.34 13.94 14.14 12.28 10.82 8.96 9.03

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $17,285,300K ÷ $121,122K
= 142.71

The financial leverage ratio of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc has shown significant fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio increased steadily from 9.03 on March 31, 2020, to peak at 142.71 on December 31, 2024. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's reliance on debt financing relative to its equity during this period.

The ratio fluctuated throughout the period, with some fluctuations being more pronounced than others. For example, there was a sharp increase from 10.82 on September 30, 2020, to 22.66 on December 31, 2021. This period saw a rapid increase in the company's financial leverage, possibly indicating strategic decisions to utilize more debt to finance operations or acquisitions.

Subsequently, the ratio decreased to 14.12 on September 30, 2023, before increasing again to 45.26 on September 30, 2024. The sharp increase in the ratio in the last quarter of 2024 to 142.71 may raise concerns about the company's ability to service its debt obligations or its overall financial stability.

Overall, the fluctuation in the financial leverage ratio of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc over the period indicates varying levels of debt usage and potential shifts in the company's capital structure. Investors and stakeholders may need to closely monitor these changes to assess the company's financial risk and performance going forward.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
DVA
142.71
Progyny Inc
PGNY
1.44
Sotera Health Co
SHC
7.05