Post Holdings Inc (POST)

Financial leverage ratio

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 12,854,200 11,646,700 11,308,000 12,414,700 12,146,700
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,090,600 3,842,100 3,254,000 2,742,400 2,854,500
Financial leverage ratio 3.14 3.03 3.48 4.53 4.26

September 30, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $12,854,200K ÷ $4,090,600K
= 3.14

The financial leverage ratio of Post Holdings Inc has been fluctuating over the past five years. The ratio stood at 3.14 as of September 30, 2024, compared to 3.03 in 2023, 3.48 in 2022, 4.53 in 2021, and 4.26 in 2020. This indicates that the company has varying levels of financial leverage, with higher values suggesting a higher degree of financial leverage or dependence on debt financing relative to equity. It is important to monitor this ratio over time to assess the company's capital structure and its ability to meet financial obligations.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Post Holdings Inc
POST
3.14
General Mills Inc
GIS
3.35
Ingredion Incorporated
INGR
2.16
Kellanova
K
4.92
WK Kellogg Co
KLG
6.30