Meta Platforms Inc. (META)
Debt-to-assets ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 28,826,000 | 18,385,000 | 9,923,000 | 0 | — |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 276,054,000 | 229,623,000 | 185,727,000 | 165,987,000 | 159,316,000 |
| Debt-to-assets ratio | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $28,826,000K ÷ $276,054,000K
= 0.10
The debt-to-assets ratio of Meta Platforms Inc. has been consistently low, standing at 0.00 as of December 31, 2020 and 2021. However, there has been a gradual increase in this ratio over the following years, reaching 0.05 as of December 31, 2022, 0.08 as of December 31, 2023, and 0.10 as of December 31, 2024.
This upward trend indicates that the company has been gradually increasing its level of debt relative to its total assets. While the ratios are still relatively low, the increase over time suggests that Meta Platforms Inc. may be taking on more debt to finance its operations or investments. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor this trend to ensure that the company's financial health remains stable and sustainable in the long term.
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Dec 31, 2024