Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)
Financial leverage ratio
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 402,392,000 | 365,264,000 | 359,268,000 | 319,616,000 | 275,909,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 283,379,000 | 256,144,000 | 251,635,000 | 222,544,000 | 201,442,000 |
| Financial leverage ratio | 1.42 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.37 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $402,392,000K ÷ $283,379,000K
= 1.42
The financial leverage ratio of Alphabet Inc has shown a relatively stable trend over the past five years, ranging from 1.37 to 1.44. The ratio indicates that the company has been using a moderate level of financial leverage to finance its operations and investments during this period. A financial leverage ratio above 1 suggests that the company has more debt in its capital structure compared to equity. Despite slight fluctuations, the ratio has generally remained around 1.4, indicating a consistent approach to managing financial leverage over the years. This level of leverage implies a balanced mix of debt and equity financing, which allows the company to benefit from tax advantages associated with debt while maintaining a reasonable level of financial risk.
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Dec 31, 2023