NewMarket Corporation (NEU)

Debt-to-equity ratio

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	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	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	1,461,580	1,364,290	1,235,350	1,152,290	1,077,060	971,943	892,740	821,800	762,407	667,376	721,335	760,090	762,129	772,773	849,210	810,355	759,824	723,526	635,285	639,249
Debt-to-equity ratio		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	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 ÷ $1,461,580K
= 0.00

NewMarket Corporation has consistently maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 across all reported periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt to finance its operations and has relied solely on equity as a source of capital. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 signifies a conservative financial structure, with no debt obligations compared to shareholder equity. This could be viewed positively by investors and creditors, as it implies a lower financial risk and a stronger financial position for the company. It may also suggest that NewMarket Corporation has had sufficient cash flows or retained earnings to fund its growth and operations without the need for external borrowing. However, it is essential to consider that a zero debt-to-equity ratio may also indicate missed opportunities for leveraging debt for potential growth or expansion.