Humana Inc (HUM)
Debt-to-capital ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | 
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 16,375,000 | 16,262,000 | 15,311,000 | 16,080,000 | 13,728,000 | 
| Debt-to-capital ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 
December 31, 2024 calculation
            Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
            = $—K ÷ ($—K + $16,375,000K)
            = 0.00        
The debt-to-capital ratio for Humana Inc has consistently been 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized debt as a significant portion of its capital structure during this period. A lower debt-to-capital ratio is generally considered positive as it suggests lower financial risk and reliance on borrowed funds. However, it's also important to consider other financial metrics and the company's overall financial health to assess its leverage position accurately.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
Company name
                    Symbol
                    Debt-to-capital ratio
                Humana Inc
                            HUM
                            0.00
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                            0.00
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                            0.00
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                            0.00