Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)

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 153,023 152,883 295,311 295,051 302,588 303,916 340,356 340,078 339,806 340,491 380,292 380,098 379,908 379,722 379,541 409,363 339,189 339,020 338,854 338,699
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,357,060 2,219,250 2,244,080 2,150,990 2,028,100 1,935,280 1,898,920 1,643,350 1,464,210 1,344,610 1,347,080 1,379,990 1,393,940 1,391,010 1,397,190 1,439,170 1,344,260 1,349,580 1,290,480 1,400,000
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.06 0.07 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.18 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.28 0.28 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.28 0.25 0.25 0.26 0.24

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $153,023K ÷ $2,357,060K
= 0.06

The debt-to-assets ratio of Warrior Met Coal Inc has fluctuated over the past eight quarters, ranging from 0.07 to 0.24. A lower ratio indicates lower financial risk as it suggests the company has a lower level of debt relative to its total assets.

The trend in the debt-to-assets ratio shows that the company's financial leverage has decreased in the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, compared to Q3 2023. This could be a positive sign that the company is managing its debt levels effectively and may be improving its financial health.

It is worth noting that the debt-to-assets ratio reached its peak in Q1 2022 at 0.24, indicating higher financial risk at that time. Since then, the ratio has generally been declining, which may reflect efforts by the company to reduce its debt burden and improve its financial stability.

Overall, monitoring the debt-to-assets ratio over time provides valuable insights into Warrior Met Coal Inc's capital structure and financial risk management. It is important for investors and stakeholders to continue tracking this ratio to assess the company's ability to meet its debt obligations and sustain its operations in the long term.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Warrior Met Coal Inc
HCC
0.06
Consol Energy Inc
CEIX
0.07