Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP)
Financial leverage ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 1,890,200 | 1,835,500 | 1,711,400 | 1,661,900 | 1,598,600 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 488,700 | 498,900 | 399,400 | 406,600 | 341,700 |
| Financial leverage ratio | 3.87 | 3.68 | 4.28 | 4.09 | 4.68 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,890,200K ÷ $488,700K
= 3.87
The financial leverage ratio for Koppers Holdings Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. It decreased from 4.68 in 2020 to 3.68 in 2023, before slightly increasing to 3.87 in 2024. This indicates that the company has been gradually reducing its financial leverage, which may be seen as a positive sign of improved financial stability. However, the ratio rebounded in 2022 to 4.28 before decreasing again in 2024, suggesting some fluctuation in the company's leverage levels. Overall, a lower financial leverage ratio generally indicates a less risky financial position, as the company relies less on debt to finance its operations.
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Dec 31, 2024