Ethan Allen Interiors Inc (ETD)

Financial leverage ratio

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 Sep 30, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 744,917 742,216 722,175 739,563 745,453 741,323 713,981 721,849 719,895 714,903 689,328 678,294 683,245 687,546 636,219 622,521 622,789 703,104 621,927 653,899
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 482,980 477,391 472,926 462,584 471,028 453,203 437,085 415,772 407,349 383,976 365,769 345,070 351,443 356,602 347,579 332,941 328,065 339,224 362,788 370,447
Financial leverage ratio 1.54 1.55 1.53 1.60 1.58 1.64 1.63 1.74 1.77 1.86 1.88 1.97 1.94 1.93 1.83 1.87 1.90 2.07 1.71 1.77

June 30, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $744,917K ÷ $482,980K
= 1.54

The financial leverage ratio of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc has exhibited some fluctuations over the past few quarters, ranging from 1.53 to 2.07. The ratio indicates the company's reliance on debt financing to support its operations and growth initiatives.

A higher financial leverage ratio suggests a higher level of debt relative to equity in the company's capital structure, which could potentially amplify returns for shareholders during periods of growth, but also increases financial risk in times of economic downturn or rising interest rates. Conversely, a lower ratio indicates a more conservative capital structure with less reliance on debt financing.

The trend in Ethan Allen's financial leverage ratio shows a general increase over the period under consideration, reaching a peak of 2.07 in the first quarter of 2020 before slightly decreasing in recent quarters. This escalating trend may indicate a shift towards more aggressive leveraging to fund investments or expansion opportunities.

It is important for investors and stakeholders to carefully monitor changes in the financial leverage ratio of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc to assess the company's overall financial risk profile and ability to meet its debt obligations in the future.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc
ETD
1.54
MasterBrand Inc.
MBC
2.00