John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 646,400 977,300 674,400 522,500 698,300
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,710,400 2,641,000 2,141,400 1,805,900 1,914,900
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.24 0.37 0.31 0.29 0.36

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $646,400K ÷ $2,710,400K
= 0.24

The debt-to-assets ratio of John Bean Technologies Corp has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the ratio improved to 0.24 from 0.38 in 2022, indicating a stronger financial position with lower dependence on debt to finance its assets. This may suggest better risk management and financial stability for the company in the most recent year. The decreasing trend observed from 2020 to 2022, followed by a significant improvement in 2023, reflects potential efforts to reduce debt levels relative to total assets. However, it is worth noting that the ratio was slightly higher in 2021 compared to 2020. Overall, the decreasing trend in the debt-to-assets ratio suggests enhanced financial health and a more conservative capital structure for John Bean Technologies Corp in recent years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
John Bean Technologies Corporation
JBT
0.24
nVent Electric PLC
NVT
0.28
Pentair PLC
PNR
0.30