Knight Transportation Inc (KNX)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 7,108,970 7,087,390 6,945,000 6,533,150 5,869,850
Debt-to-capital ratio 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 + $7,108,970K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio for Knight Transportation Inc has remained consistently low at 0.00% from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not relied heavily on debt to finance its operations and investments, and instead has a strong capital base. A low debt-to-capital ratio suggests financial stability and lower risk for the company, as it has not accumulated significant debt relative to its total capital. Knight Transportation Inc's ability to maintain a consistently low debt-to-capital ratio over the years reflects prudent financial management and a sustainable capital structure.