Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 153,612 153,023 302,588 339,806 379,908
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,090,820 1,874,450 1,447,520 871,983 725,241
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.07 0.08 0.17 0.28 0.34

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $153,612K ÷ ($153,612K + $2,090,820K)
= 0.07

Based on the provided data, Warrior Met Coal Inc's debt-to-capital ratio has exhibited a downward trend over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio decreased from 0.34 in 2020 to 0.07 in 2024. This indicates that the company's reliance on debt relative to its total capital has decreased significantly over this period. A decreasing trend in the debt-to-capital ratio can be seen as a positive indicator of the company's financial health and lower risk associated with its debt obligations. It suggests that Warrior Met Coal Inc has been able to manage its debt levels effectively and may have improved its financial position by reducing debt or increasing equity capital over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Warrior Met Coal Inc
HCC
0.07
Core Natural Resources, Inc.
CNR
0.12