Green Brick Partners Inc (GRBK)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,249,990 1,904,710 1,655,680 1,421,870 988,847
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,625,420 1,300,700 1,061,910 874,548 640,242
Financial leverage ratio 1.38 1.46 1.56 1.63 1.54

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,249,990K ÷ $1,625,420K
= 1.38

The financial leverage ratio of Green Brick Partners Inc has shown a slight fluctuation over the past five years. Starting at 1.54 in December 31, 2020, the ratio increased to 1.63 by December 31, 2021, indicating a higher level of financial leverage. Subsequently, the ratio decreased to 1.56 in December 31, 2022, and further declined to 1.46 by December 31, 2023. This downward trend suggests a reduction in the company's reliance on debt financing. By December 31, 2024, the financial leverage ratio dropped to 1.38, signaling a continuing decrease in the level of financial leverage. Overall, the trend indicates that Green Brick Partners Inc has managed its leverage effectively, gradually decreasing its reliance on debt over the five-year period.