Monro Muffler Brake Inc (MNRO)

Financial leverage ratio

Mar 31, 2024 Dec 23, 2023 Sep 23, 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
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,692,810 1,733,100 1,726,770 1,754,020 1,776,880 1,799,180 1,789,070 1,815,730 1,871,410 1,889,190 1,853,360 1,891,770 1,811,810 1,830,680 1,843,480 1,898,840 2,049,460 1,712,210 1,620,050 1,578,450
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 656,775 659,718 700,143 695,168 694,922 701,183 721,770 769,676 782,906 781,511 772,918 758,591 749,684 736,043 736,367 730,720 734,440 746,592 733,576 718,588
Financial leverage ratio 2.58 2.63 2.47 2.52 2.56 2.57 2.48 2.36 2.39 2.42 2.40 2.49 2.42 2.49 2.50 2.60 2.79 2.29 2.21 2.20

March 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,692,810K ÷ $656,775K
= 2.58

The financial leverage ratio measures the company's use of debt to finance its operations and growth. Monro Muffler Brake Inc's financial leverage ratio has shown some fluctuation over the past few quarters, ranging from 2.20 to 2.79. The ratio indicates that, on average, the company has maintained a moderate level of financial leverage, with an average ratio of approximately 2.48 during the period under review.

A financial leverage ratio of around 2.48 implies that for every dollar of equity, the company has around $2.48 of debt. This suggests that Monro Muffler Brake Inc relies moderately on debt financing to support its operations and investments. It is important to note that a higher financial leverage ratio indicates a higher reliance on debt, which can amplify both returns and risks for the company.

Overall, the trend in Monro Muffler Brake Inc's financial leverage ratio suggests a relatively stable capital structure, with the company maintaining a balance between debt and equity to support its business activities. Further analysis of the company's debt repayment capacity and interest coverage ratios would provide a more comprehensive assessment of its financial health and risk profile.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Monro Muffler Brake Inc
MNRO
2.58
Mister Car Wash Inc
MCW
3.15