Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP)

Financial leverage 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
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,096,200 3,156,900 3,109,100 3,200,000 3,184,100 3,348,600 3,372,500 3,443,100 3,458,900 3,395,500 3,395,700 3,501,800 3,398,100 3,387,700 3,375,000 3,423,400 3,263,300 3,281,400 3,294,200 3,396,300
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,990,500 1,991,200 1,954,100 1,911,700 1,896,300 2,030,300 2,029,400 1,940,400 1,904,700 1,887,800 1,861,400 1,852,900 1,802,300 1,810,400 1,824,900 1,787,800 1,728,000 1,718,100 1,695,200 1,686,500
Financial leverage ratio 1.56 1.59 1.59 1.67 1.68 1.65 1.66 1.77 1.82 1.80 1.82 1.89 1.89 1.87 1.85 1.91 1.89 1.91 1.94 2.01

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $3,096,200K ÷ $1,990,500K
= 1.56

The financial leverage ratio of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has been showing a decreasing trend over the past few years, from 2.01 in March 2020 to 1.56 in December 2024. This indicates that the company is relying less on debt financing compared to its equity, which can be seen as a positive sign in terms of financial risk management. By reducing its financial leverage ratio, the company is potentially enhancing its financial stability and reducing the risk of financial distress. Overall, the decreasing trend in the financial leverage ratio suggests that Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc is becoming less dependent on debt to fund its operations and investments.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
FDP
1.56
Corteva Inc
CTVA
1.72