Enerpac Tool Group Corp (EPAC)

Financial leverage ratio

Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019 May 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 769,286 765,567 762,597 793,074 773,187 774,401 757,312 797,299 821,462 812,468 820,247 842,702 809,001 838,575 824,294 851,535 879,342 908,512 1,124,270 1,393,160
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 336,926 321,676 326,620 336,619 340,788 334,323 318,611 366,272 413,023 409,806 412,198 416,911 381,393 367,946 359,226 336,282 354,365 353,253 301,179 607,424
Financial leverage ratio 2.28 2.38 2.33 2.36 2.27 2.32 2.38 2.18 1.99 1.98 1.99 2.02 2.12 2.28 2.29 2.53 2.48 2.57 3.73 2.29

February 29, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $769,286K ÷ $336,926K
= 2.28

The financial leverage ratio of Enerpac Tool Group Corp has shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. The ratio ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 3.73 between May 2019 and May 2020, indicating a significant increase in leverage during that period. Subsequently, the ratio stabilized around the 2.2 to 2.4 range from November 2020 to November 2023, with some minor variations.

Overall, the company's financial leverage ratio has been relatively stable, hovering around 2.3 on average. A financial leverage ratio of 2.3 implies that the company has $2.30 in debt for every $1 of equity. This suggests that Enerpac Tool Group Corp relies moderately on debt to finance its operations and investments, which can amplify returns but also increase financial risk. Monitoring changes in the financial leverage ratio over time can provide insights into the company's capital structure and risk profile.


Peer comparison

Feb 29, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Enerpac Tool Group Corp
EPAC
2.28
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
CW
1.98
Eaton Corporation PLC
ETN
2.02