Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR)
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 | ||
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Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 943,734 | 943,663 | 943,592 | 943,536 | 824,059 | 823,998 | 823,941 | 823,882 | 823,821 | 823,760 | 823,699 | 734,074 | 734,014 | 594,619 | 624,540 | 624,485 | 624,432 | 764,274 | 724,389 | 724,318 |
Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,668,500 | 1,633,330 | 1,565,650 | 1,497,460 | 1,443,010 | 1,402,930 | 1,328,440 | 1,263,780 | 1,217,320 | 1,184,020 | 1,116,540 | 1,047,140 | 990,777 | 952,482 | 915,123 | 887,866 | 870,966 | 852,070 | 822,055 | 800,019 |
Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.57 | 0.59 | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 0.62 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.90 | 0.88 | 0.91 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $943,734K ÷ $1,668,500K
= 0.57
The debt-to-equity ratio of Otter Tail Corporation has shown a decreasing trend over the past few years, indicating a reduction in its reliance on debt financing relative to equity. As of December 31, 2024, the ratio stood at 0.57, suggesting that the company's debt levels were 57% of its equity. This trend may reflect a strategic shift towards a more conservative capital structure or efficient debt management practices. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor this ratio to assess the company's financial leverage and risk levels.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
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Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Otter Tail Corporation
OTTR
0.57
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