Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 5,145,000 4,609,000 5,200,000 5,515,000 3,147,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 11,144,000 11,175,000 10,328,000 10,457,000 7,805,000
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.46 0.41 0.50 0.53 0.40

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $5,145,000K ÷ $11,144,000K
= 0.46

The debt-to-assets ratio for Graphic Packaging Holding Company has shown some fluctuation over the past five years. Starting at 0.40 in December 31, 2020, it increased to 0.53 by December 31, 2021, indicating a higher proportion of debt relative to assets. In the following years, the ratio decreased slightly to 0.50 by December 31, 2022, then rose to 0.41 by December 31, 2023, and finally settled at 0.46 by December 31, 2024.

Overall, the trend suggests that the company's level of debt relative to its asset base has varied but has generally remained within a moderate range. It is essential for stakeholders to monitor this ratio to assess the company's leverage and financial risk.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
GPK
0.46
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
0.28
Smurfit WestRock plc
SW
Sonoco Products Company
SON
0.42