Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. (FBIN)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Dec 31, 2024 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
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 2,173,700 2,277,800 2,401,700 3,044,700 2,670,100 2,829,300 2,668,500 2,074,900 2,074,300 2,786,900 3,357,900 3,367,900 2,309,800 2,629,100 2,608,300 2,682,800 2,572,200 2,086,500 2,245,900 2,035,200
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,422,000 2,395,900 2,330,600 2,280,800 2,293,400 2,219,000 2,177,100 2,082,500 2,086,900 3,030,100 2,952,400 2,914,800 3,064,800 3,054,600 3,043,500 2,924,400 2,775,500 2,628,600 2,461,800 2,357,000
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.90 0.95 1.03 1.33 1.16 1.28 1.23 1.00 0.99 0.92 1.14 1.16 0.75 0.86 0.86 0.92 0.93 0.79 0.91 0.86

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,173,700K ÷ $2,422,000K
= 0.90

The debt-to-equity ratio for Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio stood at 0.86 as of March 31, 2020, and increased to 1.33 by March 31, 2024. This indicates a significant shift towards higher debt levels relative to equity during this period.

The company's debt-to-equity ratio peaked at 1.33 on March 31, 2024, suggesting a higher reliance on debt financing compared to equity. This could raise concerns about the company's financial leverage and potential risk exposure.

On the other hand, the ratio reached its lowest point at 0.75 on December 31, 2021, indicating a more conservative capital structure with lower debt levels relative to equity at that point in time.

Overall, the trend in Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio suggests a varying mix of debt and equity in the company's capital structure over the analyzed period, with a general increase in reliance on debt financing observed towards the end of the period. Investors and creditors may monitor this ratio closely to assess the company's financial stability and risk profile.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.
FBIN
0.90
Installed Building Products Inc
IBP
1.25
Lennar Corporation
LEN
0.00