Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)

Debt-to-assets ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 3,500,000 3,794,000 3,989,000 3,988,000 4,162,000 4,170,000 4,169,000 4,228,000 4,227,000 4,272,000 4,227,000 4,224,000 4,699,000 4,697,000 4,695,000 5,777,000 4,906,000 4,905,000 5,901,000 5,899,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 10,428,000 10,166,000 10,233,000 10,174,000 10,255,000 9,929,000 10,052,000 10,129,000 10,219,000 10,357,000 10,379,000 10,971,000 11,443,000 11,339,000 11,363,000 18,465,000 17,562,000 17,484,000 17,913,000 18,361,000
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.34 0.37 0.39 0.39 0.41 0.42 0.41 0.42 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.39 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.31 0.28 0.28 0.33 0.32

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $3,500,000K ÷ $10,428,000K
= 0.34

The debt-to-assets ratio of Howmet Aerospace Inc has been trending downwards over the past two years, indicating an improving financial position in terms of debt management. As of Q4 2023, the ratio stands at 0.36, down from 0.42 in Q1 2022. This indicates that for every dollar of assets, the company carries $0.36 of debt. The decreasing trend suggests that the company is becoming more effective at managing its debt levels relative to its asset base. This could be a positive sign for investors and creditors, as it shows a lower risk of financial distress and better financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023