Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN)

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 4,723,070
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,041,860 -588,246 323,277 8,943 2,599
Debt-to-equity ratio 2.31 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $4,723,070K ÷ $2,041,860K
= 2.31

The debt-to-equity ratio of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has remained consistently low from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2022, at 0.00. This indicates a conservative capital structure with minimal reliance on debt financing relative to shareholders' equity during this period. However, there was a notable increase in the debt-to-equity ratio to 2.31 as of December 31, 2024. This rise suggests a shift towards a slightly more leveraged position, potentially due to increased debt levels or a decrease in equity. It would be prudent to monitor future trends to assess the company's ability to manage its debt obligations effectively and maintain a healthy balance between debt and equity financing.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
FUN
2.31
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
LYV
TKO Group Holdings Inc.
TKO
0.66
Warner Music Group
WMG
7.75