Owens & Minor Inc (OMI)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,656,160 5,093,320 5,386,280 3,536,550 3,335,640
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 565,226 924,166 945,604 938,501 712,054
Financial leverage ratio 8.24 5.51 5.70 3.77 4.68

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $4,656,160K ÷ $565,226K
= 8.24

Owens & Minor Inc's financial leverage ratio has fluctuated over the past five years. In December 2020, the ratio stood at 4.68, indicating that the company had a relatively high level of financial leverage. By December 2021, the ratio decreased to 3.77, suggesting a reduction in the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations.

However, the financial leverage ratio increased significantly to 5.70 by December 2022, and slightly decreased to 5.51 by December 2023, signaling a higher level of debt in the company's capital structure. By December 2024, the ratio surged to 8.24, indicating a substantial increase in financial leverage.

Overall, the trend in Owens & Minor Inc's financial leverage ratio shows variability in the company's leverage levels over the years, with a notable increase in leverage observed towards the latter years of the period. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these changes to assess the company's risk exposure and financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Owens & Minor Inc
OMI
8.24
Henry Schein Inc
HSIC
3.01
Patterson Companies Inc
PDCO
2.89