Franklin Electric Co Inc (FELE)

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 1,266,100,000 1,206,720 1,067,910 946,482 847,833
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 ÷ $1,266,100,000K
= 0.00

The debt-to-equity ratio of Franklin Electric Co Inc has been consistently recorded as 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has no debt or very minimal debt in relation to its equity during this period. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 suggests that the company is primarily financed by equity rather than debt. It can imply a lower financial risk as there is no significant debt burden to service. However, it's important to note that a very low or zero debt-to-equity ratio may also signal missed opportunities for leveraging debt for potential growth or tax advantages.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Franklin Electric Co Inc
FELE
0.00
Generac Holdings Inc
GNRC
0.49
Regal Beloit Corporation
RRX
0.00