International Paper (IP)
Debt-to-equity 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-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $8,173,000K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio for International Paper has remained consistently at 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been utilizing primarily equity financing rather than debt to fund its operations and expansion. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 suggests that the company does not have any long-term debt in its capital structure relative to its shareholder equity during these periods. International Paper's low level of debt compared to equity may signify financial stability, reduced financial risk, and potentially easier access to capital. Management's conservative approach to managing debt levels may be viewed positively by investors and creditors.
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Dec 31, 2024