Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)

Debt-to-equity 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-equity ratio 0.07 0.08 0.21 0.39 0.52

December 31, 2024 calculation

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

Warrior Met Coal Inc's debt-to-equity ratio has shown a declining trend over the past five years, indicating improved financial stability and a stronger capital structure. Starting at 0.52 in 2020, the ratio has decreased consistently to 0.07 in 2024. This signifies that the company has been reducing its reliance on debt financing in relation to equity, which can be viewed positively by investors and creditors. A decreasing trend in the debt-to-equity ratio suggests that Warrior Met Coal Inc has been effectively managing its debt levels and possibly strengthening its financial position over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Warrior Met Coal Inc
HCC
0.07
Consol Energy Inc
CEIX
0.14