Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Financial leverage ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 21,846,600 21,858,100 21,456,200 21,251,500 21,464,300 21,037,000 21,163,600 21,067,200 21,206,400 17,926,200 18,533,700 18,208,100 18,126,000 18,097,100 18,082,400 22,339,600 20,869,100 20,835,600 20,827,600 20,927,600
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 8,044,700 7,795,800 7,556,700 7,344,200 7,236,100 7,062,600 7,093,400 7,081,600 7,224,200 6,933,500 6,709,100 6,292,300 6,166,500 6,014,700 5,855,200 8,822,100 8,685,300 8,567,700 8,225,400 8,220,700
Financial leverage ratio 2.72 2.80 2.84 2.89 2.97 2.98 2.98 2.97 2.94 2.59 2.76 2.89 2.94 3.01 3.09 2.53 2.40 2.43 2.53 2.55

December 31, 2023 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $21,846,600K ÷ $8,044,700K
= 2.72

The financial leverage ratio of Ecolab, Inc. has been relatively stable over the past eight quarters, ranging between 2.72 and 2.98. This ratio indicates that, on average, the company has approximately $2.72 to $2.98 in debt for every $1 of equity.

A decreasing trend in the financial leverage ratio over time may signify a reduction in the company's reliance on debt financing, which could be viewed positively as it indicates a lower risk of financial distress. Conversely, an increasing trend in the ratio could suggest higher financial risk due to a greater proportion of debt in the company's capital structure.

In the case of Ecolab, Inc., the slight fluctuations in the financial leverage ratio indicate that the company has maintained a relatively consistent level of leverage over the past two years. This could imply that Ecolab has been managing its debt levels effectively and maintaining a stable capital structure throughout the observed period. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks would provide additional insights into the company's leverage position.


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Dec 31, 2023


See also:

Ecolab Inc Financial Leverage (Quarterly Data)