Knowles Cor (KN)

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	134,000	224,100	45,000	70,000	0
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	756,000	1,034,100	992,900	1,459,500	1,303,500
Debt-to-equity ratio		0.18	0.22	0.05	0.05	0.00

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $134,000K ÷ $756,000K
= 0.18

The debt-to-equity ratio of Knowles Cor has shown a steady increase from 0.00 in December 31, 2020, to 0.18 in December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been gradually taking on more debt relative to its equity over the years. A higher ratio can suggest a higher level of financial risk, as it may indicate that the company is relying more on debt financing rather than equity. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor this trend and assess the company's ability to manage its debt levels effectively.

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Dec 31, 2024

Company name

Symbol

Debt-to-equity ratio

Knowles Cor

0.18