Monarch Casino & Resort Inc (MCRI)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 691,583 680,873 692,942 690,459 671,877
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 517,748 513,140 538,954 448,014 368,067
Financial leverage ratio 1.34 1.33 1.29 1.54 1.83

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $691,583K ÷ $517,748K
= 1.34

The financial leverage ratio of Monarch Casino & Resort Inc shows a decreasing trend over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024. This ratio measures the extent to which the company utilizes debt financing to support its operations and growth.

In 2020, the financial leverage ratio was 1.83, indicating that the company had a high level of debt compared to its equity. However, this ratio decreased to 1.54 in 2021, 1.29 in 2022, and then slightly increased to 1.33 in 2023 and 1.34 in 2024.

The decreasing trend in the financial leverage ratio suggests that Monarch Casino & Resort Inc has been reducing its reliance on debt financing over the years, which may indicate a strengthening financial position and lower financial risk. However, the ratio still shows that the company has a significant level of debt relative to its equity, highlighting the importance of monitoring its debt levels and repayment capabilities in the future.