Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII)
Debt-to-equity 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | 100,000 | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 452,817 | 483,285 | 460,932 | 468,785 | 462,278 | 439,148 | 428,317 | 421,112 | 410,646 | 384,531 | 368,474 | 350,765 | 336,020 | 323,256 | 299,553 | 278,570 | 267,602 | 261,066 | 286,203 | 311,765 |
| Debt-to-equity 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 | 0.35 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $452,817K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio of Heidrick & Struggles International has been consistently low, standing at 0.00 for most of the reported periods. This indicates that the company has very little or no debt relative to its equity. A low debt-to-equity ratio is generally viewed positively as it suggests lower financial risk and indicates that the company is primarily financed by equity rather than debt.
Maintaining a low debt-to-equity ratio can be advantageous as it may provide the company with more financial flexibility, lower interest expenses, and a higher credit rating. It also signals to investors and creditors that the company is financially stable and less likely to face liquidity or solvency issues.
In the case of Heidrick & Struggles International, the stable and consistently low debt-to-equity ratio implies a strong balance sheet position and prudent financial management practices, which could enhance investor confidence and support long-term growth prospects.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024