DXP Enterprises Inc (DXPE)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,349,490 1,177,440 1,037,280 906,192 851,861
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 422,788 380,879 365,392 358,639 347,068
Financial leverage ratio 3.19 3.09 2.84 2.53 2.45

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,349,490K ÷ $422,788K
= 3.19

Based on the provided data, DXP Enterprises Inc's financial leverage ratio has been gradually increasing over the years. The ratio stood at 2.45 as of December 31, 2020, and has been steadily rising to 3.19 as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations and growth has been increasing over the years. A higher financial leverage ratio typically implies a higher level of financial risk, as the company has a higher proportion of debt in its capital structure. It would be important for stakeholders and investors to closely monitor DXP Enterprises Inc's debt levels and financial health to ensure that the company can manage its debt obligations effectively.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
DXP Enterprises Inc
DXPE
3.19
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
1.77