Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK)

Debt-to-assets ratio

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 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 4,609,000 4,821,000 5,046,000 5,463,000 5,200,000 5,195,000 5,506,000 5,645,000 5,515,000 4,132,000 3,742,000 3,787,000 3,147,000 3,196,900 3,028,800 3,434,500 2,809,900 2,935,000 2,997,500 3,129,800
Total assets US$ in thousands 11,175,000 10,905,000 10,739,000 10,599,000 10,328,000 10,182,000 10,397,000 10,543,000 10,457,000 8,288,000 7,842,000 7,747,000 7,805,000 7,682,000 7,666,400 7,446,200 7,290,000 7,194,100 7,285,100 7,291,200
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.41 0.44 0.47 0.52 0.50 0.51 0.53 0.54 0.53 0.50 0.48 0.49 0.40 0.42 0.40 0.46 0.39 0.41 0.41 0.43

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $4,609,000K ÷ $11,175,000K
= 0.41

The debt-to-assets ratio of Graphic Packaging Holding Co has shown a decreasing trend over the past four quarters, declining from 0.56 in Q1 2022 to 0.48 in Q4 2023. This trend indicates that the company has been effectively managing its debt in relation to its assets, potentially reducing its financial risk. However, it is important to note that the ratio has fluctuated slightly over the periods, ranging between 0.48 and 0.56, suggesting some variability in the company's debt management strategy. Overall, the decreasing trend in the debt-to-assets ratio signals a positive development in the company's financial leverage and balance sheet strength.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
GPK
0.41
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
0.28
Smurfit WestRock plc
SW
0.00
Sonoco Products Company
SON
0.42