Pinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW)

Financial leverage ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 24,661,200 24,434,400 23,979,300 23,580,400 22,723,400 22,844,600 22,501,500 22,201,000 22,003,200 21,536,400 21,061,600 20,184,700 20,020,400 19,751,400 19,307,400 18,561,800 18,479,200 18,377,600 18,165,700 17,854,100
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 6,177,660 6,374,680 5,966,920 6,048,920 6,048,650 6,244,560 5,908,280 5,930,570 5,906,200 6,064,880 5,717,620 5,682,520 5,633,500 5,841,390 5,489,560 5,469,420 5,430,650 5,552,670 5,233,080 5,251,060
Financial leverage ratio 3.99 3.83 4.02 3.90 3.76 3.66 3.81 3.74 3.73 3.55 3.68 3.55 3.55 3.38 3.52 3.39 3.40 3.31 3.47 3.40

December 31, 2023 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $24,661,200K ÷ $6,177,660K
= 3.99

The financial leverage ratio of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. has been relatively stable over the past eight quarters, fluctuating between 3.66 and 4.02. The ratio measures the extent to which the company relies on debt to finance its operations and investments, indicating the proportion of the company's assets that are funded by debt.

A higher leverage ratio suggests a greater reliance on debt financing, which can increase financial risk due to higher interest payments and the potential impact of economic downturns on debt repayment. In contrast, a lower ratio may indicate a more conservative capital structure with lower financial risk but potentially lower returns on equity.

Based on the data provided, Pinnacle West Capital Corp. has maintained a moderate level of financial leverage, balancing the benefits of debt financing with the associated risks. It is important for investors to monitor changes in the financial leverage ratio over time to assess the company's ability to meet its debt obligations and manage financial risks effectively.


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Dec 31, 2023