Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Total assets US$ in thousands 18,325,800 17,083,200 17,011,800 17,286,100 19,267,300 17,027,300 17,110,000 16,664,100 18,845,000 16,875,200 17,249,200 17,880,900 19,909,200 17,805,300 17,321,700 16,349,700 18,042,700 16,074,700 14,896,900 16,428,900
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,797,400 3,725,800 3,835,600 3,824,100 3,942,600 3,680,200 3,686,300 3,559,300 3,647,900 3,404,600 3,436,700 3,487,000 3,526,000 3,171,400 3,062,900 2,874,000 2,895,000 2,722,600 2,450,400 2,532,500
Financial leverage ratio 4.83 4.59 4.44 4.52 4.89 4.63 4.64 4.68 5.17 4.96 5.02 5.13 5.65 5.61 5.66 5.69 6.23 5.90 6.08 6.49

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $18,325,800K ÷ $3,797,400K
= 4.83

Interpublic Group of Companies Inc's financial leverage ratio has shown a declining trend from 6.49 as of March 31, 2020, to 4.83 as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been gradually reducing its reliance on debt to finance its operations and investments, which is a positive sign for its financial health. Lower financial leverage ratios generally suggest lower financial risk and greater financial stability for the company. The consistent decrease in the ratio over the period indicates that Interpublic Group of Companies Inc has been effectively managing its debt levels and strengthening its balance sheet. It shows that the company has been successful in gradually optimizing its capital structure by reducing debt and improving its overall financial position.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG
4.83
Omnicom Group Inc
OMC
7.06