Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM)
Debt-to-capital ratio
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 3,945,600 | 3,944,700 | 4,343,100 | 4,342,000 | 4,340,900 | 4,339,900 | 5,044,300 | 5,102,300 | 5,100,800 | 5,099,400 | 2,627,200 | 2,626,500 | 2,625,800 | 2,625,200 | 2,624,500 | 2,623,900 | 2,433,600 | 2,732,820 | 2,732,020 | 2,801,230 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 8,033,200 | 7,802,500 | 7,421,100 | 7,175,000 | 7,170,500 | 6,935,700 | 6,770,000 | 6,428,900 | 6,535,300 | 6,355,900 | 6,125,900 | 5,923,900 | 5,890,700 | 5,756,400 | 5,491,100 | 5,296,900 | 5,350,800 | 5,301,970 | 5,094,850 | 4,972,470 |
| Debt-to-capital ratio | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.36 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $3,945,600K ÷ ($3,945,600K + $8,033,200K)
= 0.33
The debt-to-capital ratio of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. has shown a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters, ranging from 0.35 to 0.44. The ratio indicates the proportion of the company's capital structure that is financed by debt. A decreasing ratio typically suggests a lower reliance on debt financing, whereas an increasing ratio may indicate higher debt levels relative to capital.
In this case, the debt-to-capital ratio has been on a slight downward trend from 0.44 in Q1 2022 to 0.35 in Q4 2023. This downward trend could be viewed positively as it may indicate a reduction in the company's debt burden relative to its total capital. However, it is essential to consider other factors alongside this ratio to assess the overall financial health and risk profile of the company. Further analysis of the company's debt levels, profitability, liquidity, and growth prospects would provide a more holistic view of its financial position.
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Dec 31, 2023