Heritage Financial Corporation (HFWA)
Debt-to-capital ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 863,527 | 874,514 | 850,507 | 847,580 | 853,261 | 813,546 | 819,733 | 826,082 | 797,893 | 776,702 | 805,366 | 821,449 | 854,432 | 848,404 | 855,984 | 827,151 | 820,439 | 803,129 | 793,652 | 798,438 |
| Debt-to-capital ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $863,527K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio of Heritage Financial Corporation has remained consistently at 0.00 from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized debt financing to fund its operations, and its capital structure consists primarily of equity. A low or zero debt-to-capital ratio typically suggests lower financial risk and greater financial stability for the company, as it does not have significant debt obligations that could impact its performance or cash flows. However, it's important to consider that a very low debt-to-capital ratio may also imply missed opportunities for leveraging financial leverage for potential growth or expansion. Overall, Heritage Financial Corporation's consistent zero debt-to-capital ratio reflects a conservative financial strategy and a strong equity position in the company's capital structure.