Element Solutions Inc (ESI)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,383,000 | 2,328,500 | 2,332,500 | 2,480,700 | 2,319,800 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $2,383,000K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio for Element Solutions Inc. has remained consistently at 0.00 across all reported periods from December 31, 2020, through December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not reported any long-term or short-term debt on its balance sheets during these years, suggesting a capital structure that is purely equity-financed or that debt levels are negligible or non-existent. Such a position reflects a conservative approach to leverage, potentially reducing financial risk but also possibly limiting the company’s capacity for leveraging debt to fund growth initiatives. The stability of a zero debt-to-equity ratio over multiple periods underscores a consistent financial strategy of maintaining minimal or no indebtedness relative to equity.
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Dec 31, 2024