Gartner Inc (IT)

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 2,459,920 2,448,700 2,453,610 2,456,830 1,958,290
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,359,170 680,634 227,798 371,058 1,090,430
Debt-to-equity ratio 1.81 3.60 10.77 6.62 1.80

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,459,920K ÷ $1,359,170K
= 1.81

The debt-to-equity ratio of Gartner Inc has shown significant fluctuations over the past five years. The ratio stood at 1.80 as of December 31, 2020, indicating a moderate level of debt relative to equity. However, there was a substantial increase to 6.62 by the end of December 31, 2021, suggesting a notable rise in debt compared to equity.

This trend continued in the following years, with the ratio escalating to 10.77 as of December 31, 2022, reflecting a significant increase in financial leverage. However, there was a notable decline in the ratio to 3.60 by December 31, 2023, indicating a reduction in the proportion of debt to equity.

By the end of December 31, 2024, the debt-to-equity ratio reverted closer to its initial level at 1.81, suggesting a return to a more balanced capital structure. Overall, the fluctuating trend in the debt-to-equity ratio of Gartner Inc indicates varying levels of financial leverage over the years, which merits further exploration into the company's debt management strategies and capital structure decisions.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Gartner Inc
IT
1.81
Premier Inc
PINC
0.00