Energizer Holdings Inc (ENR)

Financial leverage ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,342,400 4,241,400 4,286,900 4,423,900 4,509,600 4,505,100 4,436,000 4,577,900 4,572,100 5,182,600 5,159,900 5,109,900 5,007,500 4,977,400 4,937,600 4,929,100 5,728,300 5,126,500 4,752,500 5,566,800
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 135,800 123,400 191,300 170,600 210,700 166,900 148,400 130,800 130,600 499,700 461,300 409,400 355,700 340,600 344,400 329,600 309,100 329,600 373,700 587,500
Financial leverage ratio 31.98 34.37 22.41 25.93 21.40 26.99 29.89 35.00 35.01 10.37 11.19 12.48 14.08 14.61 14.34 14.95 18.53 15.55 12.72 9.48

September 30, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $4,342,400K ÷ $135,800K
= 31.98

The financial leverage ratio of Energizer Holdings Inc has shown fluctuations over the past several quarters. The ratio indicates the extent to which the company relies on debt to finance its operations and growth.

From December 2019 to September 2020, the financial leverage ratio ranged between 9.48 and 18.53, suggesting moderate leverage during this period. However, starting from March 2021, there was an upward trend in the ratio, peaking at 35.01 in September 2022 and December 2022, indicating a significant increase in the company's reliance on debt.

Subsequently, there was a decrease in the financial leverage ratio, reaching a low of 10.37 in June 2022 before gradually increasing again to 34.37 in June 2024. The recent ratio as of September 2024 stands at 31.98, signifying a lower but still considerable reliance on debt for financing.

Overall, the fluctuating trend in the financial leverage ratio of Energizer Holdings Inc indicates varying degrees of debt utilization in its capital structure over the analyzed periods. Investors and stakeholders may monitor this ratio closely to assess the company's financial risk and stability.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Energizer Holdings Inc
ENR
31.98
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EPC
2.36
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ITGR
1.94
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NOVT
1.82