Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
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 | 10,883,000 | 11,870,000 | 9,900,000 | 12,400,000 | 14,000,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 325,084,000 | 283,379,000 | 256,144,000 | 251,635,000 | 222,544,000 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $10,883,000K ÷ $325,084,000K
= 0.03
The debt-to-equity ratio of Alphabet Inc Class A has exhibited a decreasing trend over the past five years, declining from 0.06 as of December 31, 2020, to 0.03 as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been reducing its reliance on debt in relation to equity over the period analyzed. A decreasing debt-to-equity ratio suggests that the company may have been paying off existing debt, generating more earnings from operations, or raising additional equity capital. Overall, this trend reflects a healthier financial structure for Alphabet Inc Class A, with lower financial risk and potentially greater flexibility to pursue strategic initiatives.
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Dec 31, 2024