Liberty Oilfield Services Inc (LBRT)
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 | 190,500 | 140,000 | 217,426 | 121,445 | 105,411 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,978,870 | 1,841,410 | 1,495,020 | 1,213,240 | 1,150,640 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.09 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $190,500K ÷ $1,978,870K
= 0.10
The debt-to-equity ratio of Liberty Oilfield Services Inc has been relatively low and stable over the past few years. It increased from 0.09 in 2020 to 0.15 in 2022, indicating a slightly higher level of debt compared to equity in that year. However, the ratio decreased to 0.08 in 2023 before rising back to 0.10 in 2024, showing a slight fluctuation. Overall, the company has maintained a conservative capital structure with a low level of debt in relation to equity, which may indicate a lower financial risk and a stronger ability to cover its debts.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Liberty Oilfield Services Inc
LBRT
0.10
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