Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)
Debt-to-capital 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 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 668,000 | 667,000 | 662,000 | 664,900 | 652,200 | 640,700 | 638,100 | 635,600 | 631,200 | 642,000 | 650,000 | 708,200 | 692,500 | 721,000 | 720,700 | 735,000 | 732,400 | 719,300 | 718,800 | 721,100 |
| Debt-to-capital ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 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 + $668,000K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio for Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has consistently been reported as 0.00% across all periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0% typically indicates that the company has no debt in its capital structure. This can be a positive sign as it suggests the company is not reliant on debt financing to fund its operations or growth. It also indicates a lower financial risk as there is no debt that needs to be repaid, reducing the interest expenses and potential strain on cash flows. However, it is essential to consider the context of the industry and the company's specific capital structure preferences when interpreting this ratio.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024