Hologic Inc (HOLX)

Solvency ratios

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.28 0.31 0.30 0.38 0.43
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.34 0.37 0.39 0.50 0.57
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.50 0.58 0.64 1.00 1.32
Financial leverage ratio 1.82 1.86 2.11 2.66 3.04

The solvency ratios of Hologic, Inc. indicate the company's ability to meet its long-term financial obligations and manage its debt effectively. The debt-to-assets ratio has remained fairly stable over the past five years, indicating that around 31% to 34% of the company's assets are financed by debt. This suggests a conservative approach to leveraging assets.

Similarly, the debt-to-capital and debt-to-equity ratios have also shown a consistent trend, with the company steadily maintaining its debt as a proportion of its capital and equity. The gradual decrease in these ratios reflects a reduction in Hologic's reliance on debt for financing, which is generally considered positive for long-term financial stability.

Furthermore, the financial leverage ratio, which measures the extent to which the company is utilizing debt to finance its assets, has shown a declining trend over the years. This indicates that Hologic has been reducing its reliance on debt financing, leading to a more conservative capital structure.

Overall, the solvency ratios illustrate Hologic's efforts to maintain a healthy balance between debt and equity, indicating a sound financial position and a lower risk of insolvency. This trend suggests that the company is effectively managing its debt and is well-positioned to meet its long-term financial obligations.


Coverage ratios

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Interest coverage 7.09 17.70 26.24 9.64 -0.83

The interest coverage ratio, which measures a company's ability to meet its interest payments on outstanding debt, indicates Hologic, Inc.'s strong financial position. The trend over the past five years demonstrates an increasing ability to cover interest expenses, rising from 4.15 in 2019 to 26.93 in 2021, before dropping to 20.05 in 2022. The ratio not being available in 2023 might indicate a change in the company's debt structure or reporting practices. Overall, the high interest coverage ratios in recent years suggest a robust capacity to meet interest obligations, potentially indicating lower financial risk for the company.