Eastman Chemical Company (EMN)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 14,633,000 14,667,000 15,519,000 16,083,000 16,008,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 5,458,000 5,153,000 5,704,000 6,023,000 5,958,000
Financial leverage ratio 2.68 2.85 2.72 2.67 2.69

December 31, 2023 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $14,633,000K ÷ $5,458,000K
= 2.68

The financial leverage ratio of Eastman Chemical Co has fluctuated over the past five years. It decreased from 2.69 in 2019 to 2.67 in 2020, indicating a slight improvement in the company's ability to meet its financial obligations with equity rather than debt. However, the ratio increased to 2.72 in 2021, suggesting a higher reliance on debt to finance its operations.

The ratio peaked at 2.85 in 2022, indicating a significant increase in financial leverage, possibly due to higher debt levels relative to equity. In 2023, the ratio decreased to 2.68, which may signify a reduction in the company's debt burden or an increase in equity compared to the previous year.

Overall, Eastman Chemical Co's financial leverage ratio has shown variability, highlighting the importance of monitoring the company's capital structure and debt levels to assess its financial risk and stability.


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Dec 31, 2023