Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG)

Financial leverage 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
Total assets US$ in thousands 11,881,600 13,026,700 12,760,200 12,334,900 12,140,600 12,462,200 12,015,600 12,029,600 11,492,500 11,927,600 12,121,600 10,894,600 11,051,100 11,199,800 10,909,200 11,339,000 12,010,600 12,532,300 13,156,200 11,139,900
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,166,050 3,431,310 3,437,760 3,337,720 3,252,810 3,311,270 3,189,860 3,095,850 2,906,810 2,840,210 2,635,150 2,509,100 2,553,240 2,333,890 2,184,270 1,976,390 1,722,780 1,769,900 1,623,700 1,691,980
Financial leverage ratio 3.75 3.80 3.71 3.70 3.73 3.76 3.77 3.89 3.95 4.20 4.60 4.34 4.33 4.80 4.99 5.74 6.97 7.08 8.10 6.58

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $11,881,600K ÷ $3,166,050K
= 3.75

The financial leverage ratio of Harley-Davidson Inc has shown a declining trend over the past few years, indicating an improvement in the company's overall financial stability. The ratio decreased from 6.58 as of March 31, 2020, to 3.75 as of December 31, 2024. This suggests that the company has been reducing its reliance on debt to finance its operations and investments, which is generally viewed positively by investors and creditors. A lower financial leverage ratio typically indicates lower financial risk and greater ability to weather economic downturns. Overall, the decreasing trend in Harley-Davidson's financial leverage ratio demonstrates improving financial health and may enhance the company's long-term sustainability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Harley-Davidson Inc
HOG
3.75
Fox Factory Holding Corp
FOXF
1.86