MarineMax Inc (HZO)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 389,231 45,301 47,498 7,343
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 915,843 782,666 594,892 455,397 368,819
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.30 0.05 0.07 0.02 0.00

September 30, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $389,231K ÷ ($389,231K + $915,843K)
= 0.30

The debt-to-capital ratio for Marinemax, Inc. has shown significant variability over the past five years. In 2023, the ratio stands at 0.51, indicating that more than half of the company's capital structure is comprised of debt. This represents a notable increase from the prior year's ratio of 0.19. The substantial shift suggests a higher reliance on debt financing in the most recent period. In 2021, the ratio was 0.11, reflecting a relatively low level of debt compared to capital. However, 2020 saw an increase to 0.25, signifying a greater debt component in the capital structure. The ratio was at its highest in 2019 at 0.46, denoting a higher proportion of debt relative to capital. Overall, the trend indicates fluctuating levels of leverage and highlights the importance of monitoring the company's debt management and capital structure.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
MarineMax Inc
HZO
0.30
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
0.41
AutoZone Inc
AZO
2.31
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
1.45