Energizer Holdings Inc (ENR)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 3,332,100 3,499,400 3,333,400 3,306,900 3,461,600
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 210,700 130,600 355,700 309,100 543,800
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.94 0.96 0.90 0.91 0.86

September 30, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $3,332,100K ÷ ($3,332,100K + $210,700K)
= 0.94

The debt-to-capital ratio for Energizer Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. It was 0.94 in September 2023, 0.96 in September 2022, 0.91 in September 2021, 0.93 in September 2020, and 0.87 in September 2019. The ratio indicates the proportion of the company's capital that is financed by debt. A higher ratio suggests higher financial risk and reliance on debt financing. Despite some fluctuations, the ratio generally indicates that Energizer Holdings Inc has been relying more on debt to finance its operations and growth. This suggests a need to closely monitor the company's ability to service its debt obligations and manage its capital structure effectively.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Energizer Holdings Inc
ENR
0.94
Edgewell Personal Care Co
EPC
0.45
Integer Holdings Corp
ITGR
0.39
Novanta Inc
NOVT
0.34