Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 767,922 757,386 703,919 651,677 620,333
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $767,922K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio for Marten Transport Ltd has consistently remained at 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been using very little to no debt to finance its operations and investments relative to its total capital. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 signifies that the company is primarily funded through equity rather than debt, which can be seen as a positive indicator of financial stability and lower risk in terms of debt obligations. However, it is important to consider the company's overall financial strategy and industry norms when evaluating the implications of such a low debt-to-capital ratio.