MP Materials Corp (MP)

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
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 681,980 681,094 680,210 679,326 678,444 677,563 676,683 675,804 674,927 674,050 673,174 672,582 961
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,365,780 1,376,070 1,364,930 1,351,800 1,312,630 1,242,310 1,170,740 1,090,370 1,008,730 954,195 906,625 875,157 853,877 -10,115 -24,742 -16,097
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.34 0.35 0.37 0.38 0.40 0.41 0.43 0.43 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $681,980K ÷ ($681,980K + $1,365,780K)
= 0.33

The debt-to-capital ratio of MP Materials Corporation has remained relatively stable around the 0.33 to 0.38 range over the past eight quarters. The trend indicates that the company's level of debt relative to its total capital has been fairly consistent during this period. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.33 to 0.38 suggests that MP Materials relies moderately on debt financing in relation to its total capital structure. An analysis of other financial ratios and factors would be necessary to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the company's overall financial health and leverage position.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
MP Materials Corp
MP
0.33
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
CLF
0.28
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
FCX
0.34