Hillenbrand Inc (HI)

Debt-to-capital ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 1,872,400 2,068,900 2,087,000 2,021,500 1,990,400 1,329,300 1,303,900 1,890,400 1,222,100 1,214,600 1,214,000 1,213,400 1,212,900 1,212,400 1,211,900 1,368,300 1,516,300 1,674,800 1,826,600 1,822,600
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,423,000 1,409,500 1,651,100 1,688,600 1,630,300 1,654,000 1,635,600 1,162,600 1,082,900 1,127,000 1,254,500 1,232,600 1,209,600 1,230,200 1,214,400 1,185,900 1,059,000 1,036,600 1,009,000 1,127,100
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.57 0.59 0.56 0.54 0.55 0.45 0.44 0.62 0.53 0.52 0.49 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.54 0.59 0.62 0.64 0.62

September 30, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,872,400K ÷ ($1,872,400K + $1,423,000K)
= 0.57

The debt-to-capital ratio of Hillenbrand Inc has fluctuated over the periods specified. It ranged from 0.44 to 0.64 during the last few years, with the latest reported ratio being 0.57 as of September 30, 2024. The ratio indicates that, on average, approximately 57% of Hillenbrand's capital structure is financed by debt, while the remaining 43% is funded by equity. It is essential to note that a higher debt-to-capital ratio suggests that the company relies more on debt financing, which can increase financial risk. Conversely, a lower ratio signifies a stronger financial position with less reliance on debt. Overall, monitoring this ratio over time helps assess Hillenbrand's leverage and financial health.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Hillenbrand Inc
HI
0.57
Amcor PLC
AMCR
0.00
Brady Corporation
BRC
0.08