PACCAR Inc (PCAR)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 43,418,900 40,823,400 33,275,500 29,509,400 28,450,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 17,506,900 15,878,800 13,167,100 11,594,000 10,533,300
Financial leverage ratio 2.48 2.57 2.53 2.55 2.70

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $43,418,900K ÷ $17,506,900K
= 2.48

The financial leverage ratio of PACCAR Inc has shown a slight fluctuation over the past five years. Starting at 2.70 in December 31, 2020, the ratio decreased to 2.55 by the end of 2021, indicating a reduction in financial leverage. Subsequently, it further declined to 2.53 in 2022, before slightly increasing to 2.57 in 2023. The most recent data point, as of December 31, 2024, shows a notable decrease to 2.48, suggesting a lower reliance on debt to finance the company's operations. Overall, the trend in the financial leverage ratio of PACCAR Inc indicates a moderate level of leverage, with a tendency towards reduced debt utilization in recent years.