MaxLinear Inc (MXL)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 864,639 1,080,260 1,180,020 1,050,380 1,022,440
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 516,283 686,265 676,385 489,198 391,117
Financial leverage ratio 1.67 1.57 1.74 2.15 2.61

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $864,639K ÷ $516,283K
= 1.67

The financial leverage ratio of MaxLinear Inc has been showing a declining trend over the past five years. In 2020, the ratio was at 2.61, indicating a higher level of financial leverage. However, this ratio decreased to 2.15 in 2021, further declining to 1.74 in 2022, and dropping to 1.57 in 2023. This suggests that the company has been reducing its reliance on debt to finance its operations and investments. Although there was a slight uptick to 1.67 in 2024, the overall trend indicates a more conservative capital structure, potentially reducing financial risk and improving stability.