International Paper (IP)
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 | 8,173,000 | 8,355,000 | 8,497,000 | 9,082,000 | 7,854,000 |
| 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 + $8,173,000K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio for International Paper 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 part of its capital structure during this period. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 signifies that the company's capital structure is primarily equity-funded, which can be viewed positively in terms of financial risk and stability. It suggests that International Paper may have a conservative approach to debt management and prioritizes financing operations through equity rather than debt.
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Dec 31, 2024