Nu Skin Enterprises Inc (NUS)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 478,040 377,466 268,781 305,393 334,461
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 821,968 897,296 912,772 894,271 875,289
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.37 0.30 0.23 0.25 0.28

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $478,040K ÷ ($478,040K + $821,968K)
= 0.37

The debt-to-capital ratio of Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. has shown an increasing trend over the past five years, indicating a rise in the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations and growth. The ratio has increased from 0.29 in 2019 to 0.38 in 2023.

A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.38 in 2023 suggests that 38% of the company's capital is funded by debt, while the remaining 62% is financed by equity. This level of debt financing may indicate a moderate level of financial risk for the company, as higher debt levels can increase interest expenses and financial obligations.

It is important for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor this trend in the debt-to-capital ratio, as a significant increase in debt levels could potentially impact the company's financial stability and ability to meet its debt obligations in the long term.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc
NUS
0.37
Cardinal Health Inc
CAH
Cencora Inc.
COR
0.89
McKesson Corporation
MCK