Omnicom Group Inc (OMC)

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 6,035,300 6,930,100 6,239,600 6,251,300 5,639,600 5,572,100 5,613,700 5,609,400 5,577,200 5,450,600 5,548,500 5,646,400 5,685,700 5,217,700 5,300,700 5,754,400 5,807,300 5,761,500 5,714,100 5,093,400
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,193,500 3,951,300 3,635,800 3,569,500 3,616,300 3,228,800 3,153,500 3,116,600 3,252,100 2,746,700 2,833,200 2,999,700 3,270,200 3,279,000 3,348,800 3,211,200 3,084,400 2,638,800 2,413,000 2,447,600
Debt-to-equity ratio 1.44 1.75 1.72 1.75 1.56 1.73 1.78 1.80 1.71 1.98 1.96 1.88 1.74 1.59 1.58 1.79 1.88 2.18 2.37 2.08

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $6,035,300K ÷ $4,193,500K
= 1.44

Omnicom Group Inc's debt-to-equity ratio has exhibited fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio started at 2.08 on March 31, 2020, indicating a higher level of debt in relation to equity. There was a subsequent increase to 2.37 by June 30, 2020, suggesting an increased reliance on debt financing during that period.

However, from December 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, the debt-to-equity ratio steadily declined, reaching a low of 1.58 by June 30, 2021. This downward trend implies a reduction in debt relative to equity, which could indicate improved financial stability and lower financial risk for the company during this period.

From September 30, 2022, to December 31, 2024, the debt-to-equity ratio fluctuated within a relatively narrow range, hovering between 1.44 and 1.98. These fluctuations suggest that Omnicom Group Inc has maintained a moderate level of debt in relation to equity, without significant shifts in its capital structure.

Overall, the decreasing trend in the debt-to-equity ratio until June 30, 2021, followed by relatively stable levels thereafter, indicates that Omnicom Group Inc has managed its debt and equity positions effectively, balancing the use of debt financing while maintaining an appropriate level of equity in its capital structure.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Omnicom Group Inc
OMC
1.44
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
IPG
0.74