Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN)
Debt-to-equity 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-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 
December 31, 2024 calculation
            Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
            = $—K ÷ $767,922K
            = 0.00        
The debt-to-equity ratio of Marten Transport Ltd has consistently been 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not used any debt to finance its operations and has relied solely on equity financing. A low or zero debt-to-equity ratio can signify financial stability and conservative financial management. However, it is important to consider other factors such as the industry norms and growth objectives of the company when interpreting this ratio in isolation.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
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