Graham Holdings Co (GHC)

Debt-to-capital 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 4,256,660 3,975,740 3,731,380 4,399,580 3,759,300
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $4,256,660K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio for Graham Holdings Co has been consistently 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt in its capital structure during this period. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 suggests that the company's capital is entirely financed by equity, indicating a strong financial position with no financial leverage. Generally, a lower debt-to-capital ratio signifies lower financial risk and greater financial stability for the company. In this case, Graham Holdings Co's consistent 0.00 debt-to-capital ratio reflects a conservative approach to financing and a solid financial foundation.