Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN)

Financial leverage ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,347,830 2,264,260 2,282,460 2,318,600 2,316,420 2,209,740 2,235,900 2,414,460 2,417,000 2,350,300 2,313,020 2,814,490 2,664,230 2,627,660 2,693,410 2,501,520 2,657,530 2,389,480 2,581,140 2,658,010
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands -687,361 -736,202 -588,246 -571,053 14,437 140,110 323,277 16,453 14,615 11,796 8,943 737,521 424,783 489,741 541,732 421,735 463,832 88,997 431,270 533,024
Financial leverage ratio 160.45 15.77 6.92 146.75 165.38 199.25 258.64 3.82 6.27 5.37 4.97 5.93 5.73 26.85 5.98 4.99

June 30, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,347,830K ÷ $-687,361K
= —

The financial leverage ratio of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has fluctuated significantly over the periods analyzed. The ratio measures the extent to which the company relies on debt to finance its assets, with higher values indicating higher financial leverage and thereby a higher level of risk.

Between March 2023 and March 2024, the financial leverage ratio increased from 15.77 to 199.25, peaking at 258.64 in March 2022 before declining to 4.99 in March 2022. This sharp increase and subsequent decrease suggest varying levels of debt utilization by the company during these periods.

Overall, from the data provided, it is evident that Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has experienced substantial fluctuations in its financial leverage, indicating varying levels of debt in its capital structure over the analyzed periods. This fluctuation highlights the importance of monitoring and managing financial leverage to ensure a sustainable and stable financial position.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
FUN
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
LYV
TKO Group Holdings Inc.
TKO
3.09
Warner Music Group
WMG
20.16