Northern Oil & Gas Inc (NOG)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,603,820 4,484,260 2,875,180 1,522,870 872,089
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,320,440 2,047,680 745,260 215,134 -223,304
Financial leverage ratio 2.41 2.19 3.86 7.08

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $5,603,820K ÷ $2,320,440K
= 2.41

The financial leverage ratio of Northern Oil & Gas Inc has shown a decreasing trend over the past five years. As of December 31, 2020, the ratio was not available. However, by December 31, 2021, it stood at 7.08, indicating a high level of financial leverage. Subsequently, the ratio declined significantly to 3.86 by December 31, 2022, and further decreased to 2.19 by December 31, 2023. By December 31, 2024, the financial leverage ratio increased slightly to 2.41, but still remained at a relatively lower level compared to the previous years. This suggests that the company has reduced its reliance on debt financing and improved its financial stability over the years.