Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN)

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
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands -588,246 323,277 8,943 2,599 9,746
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $-588,246K)
= —

The debt-to-capital ratio for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has been consistently reported as 0.00 for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and as of December 31, 2023. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 indicates that the company has not used any debt to finance its operations relative to its total capital structure. This suggests that the company has relied solely on equity financing to fund its activities during the period in question. A low or zero debt-to-capital ratio can portray a lower level of financial risk for the company as it indicates a lower reliance on debt obligations which could lead to potential solvency issues. However, it is important to note that a zero debt-to-capital ratio may also restrict the company's ability to benefit from the tax advantages of debt financing and may limit its financial flexibility.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
FUN
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
LYV
TKO Group Holdings Inc.
TKO
0.40
Warner Music Group
WMG
0.93