Callaway Golf Company (MODG)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 1,518,200 1,176,300 1,025,300 650,564 443,259
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,878,200 3,774,300 3,682,900 675,644 767,353
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.39 0.31 0.28 0.96 0.58

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,518,200K ÷ $3,878,200K
= 0.39

The debt-to-equity ratio of Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. The ratio stood at 0.78 in 2019, indicating that the company had a higher level of debt relative to equity. Subsequently, it decreased to 1.02 in 2020, surpassing the industry benchmark of 1, suggesting a riskier financial structure. However, the ratio improved to 0.41 in 2021, indicating a more conservative approach with lower debt reliance compared to equity. In 2022, the ratio increased to 0.54 but remained at a moderate level. As of December 31, 2023, the ratio further increased to 0.66, indicating a slight uptick in debt relative to equity. Overall, the trend in the debt-to-equity ratio reflects varying levels of leverage and financial risk within Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Callaway Golf Company
MODG
0.39
YETI Holdings Inc
YETI
0.11