Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 12,141,000 11,215,000 10,857,000 10,627,000 8,157,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,666,000 4,093,000 3,489,000 2,808,000 1,901,000
Financial leverage ratio 2.60 2.74 3.11 3.78 4.29

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $12,141,000K ÷ $4,666,000K
= 2.60

The financial leverage ratio of Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc has shown a decreasing trend over the past five years. Starting at 4.29 in December 31, 2020, the ratio has steadily decreased to 2.60 by December 31, 2024. A decreasing financial leverage ratio indicates a reduction in the company's reliance on debt financing to fund its operations and growth. This trend suggests that Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc has been effectively managing its debt levels, possibly improving its financial stability and reducing the associated risks. Overall, the decreasing trend in the financial leverage ratio reflects a positive financial position for the company in terms of its capital structure and debt management.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
HII
2.60
General Dynamics Corporation
GD
2.53