Mativ Holdings Inc. (MATV)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,447,900 2,642,400 3,675,900 2,412,800 1,584,900
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 858,500 949,100 1,179,300 682,200 649,600
Financial leverage ratio 2.85 2.78 3.12 3.54 2.44

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,447,900K ÷ $858,500K
= 2.85

The financial leverage ratio of Mativ Holdings Inc. has shown fluctuations over the past five years.

- As of December 31, 2020, the financial leverage ratio was 2.44. This indicates that the company had $2.44 in debt for every dollar of equity, suggesting a moderate level of leverage.
- By December 31, 2021, the financial leverage ratio increased significantly to 3.54. This may indicate that the company took on more debt relative to its equity, potentially increasing financial risk.
- In the following year, by December 31, 2022, the financial leverage ratio decreased to 3.12. Although still high, this reduction suggests that the company may have taken steps to manage its debt levels.
- As of December 31, 2023, the financial leverage ratio further decreased to 2.78, indicating a continued effort to reduce reliance on debt financing.
- By December 31, 2024, the financial leverage ratio stood at 2.85, showing a slight increase from the previous year but remaining lower than the peak in 2021.

Overall, the trend in the financial leverage ratio of Mativ Holdings Inc. reflects varying degrees of leverage over the years, with some fluctuations indicating changes in the company's capital structure and debt management strategies.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Mativ Holdings Inc.
MATV
2.85
International Paper
IP
2.79
Sylvamo Corp
SLVM
3.07