Otis Worldwide Corp (OTIS)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 6,973,000 6,866,000 6,098,000 7,249,000 5,262,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands -4,848,000 -4,924,000 -4,870,000 -3,625,000 -3,862,000
Debt-to-capital ratio 3.28 3.54 4.97 2.00 3.76

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $6,973,000K ÷ ($6,973,000K + $-4,848,000K)
= 3.28

The debt-to-capital ratio of Otis Worldwide Corp has shown fluctuations over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio started at 3.76 in 2020, decreased to 2.00 in 2021, then increased to 4.97 in 2022, before declining to 3.54 in 2023, and further down to 3.28 in 2024. These fluctuations indicate varying levels of debt relative to the total capital employed by the company over the years. It is essential for stakeholders to monitor this ratio closely as it reflects the extent of financial leverage and risk associated with Otis Worldwide Corp's capital structure.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Otis Worldwide Corp
OTIS
3.28
Emerson Electric Company
EMR
0.25
GE Aerospace
GE
0.00
GE Vernova LLC
GEV
0.00