Fox Factory Holding Corp (FOXF)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 373,528 0 360,953 377,088 0
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,221,760 1,121,390 894,082 719,171 422,200
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.23 0.00 0.29 0.34 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $373,528K ÷ ($373,528K + $1,221,760K)
= 0.23

The debt-to-capital ratio for Fox Factory Holding Corp has fluctuated over the past five years. As of December 31, 2023, the ratio stood at 0.23, indicating that 23% of the company's capital structure was financed by debt.

Notably, in 2022 and 2019, the company had a debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00, implying that there was no debt in the capital structure during those years. This could suggest successful management of debt levels or temporary periods with minimal debt obligations.

In contrast, the ratio increased in 2021 and 2020 to 0.29 and 0.34, respectively, indicating a higher proportion of debt relative to total capital. This upward trend could signal increased leverage or borrowing to support business operations or growth initiatives during those years.

Overall, the debt-to-capital ratio provides insights into Fox Factory Holding Corp's debt utilization and financial risk profile, with lower ratios indicating lower debt dependence and potentially lower financial risk, while higher ratios suggest higher debt levels that could pose risks in terms of interest payments and financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Fox Factory Holding Corp
FOXF
0.23
Harley-Davidson Inc
HOG
0.61