PPL Corporation (PPL)

Debt-to-capital 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
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 14,611,000 14,484,000 14,481,000 14,481,000 12,889,000 12,977,000 12,153,000 10,668,000 10,666,000 10,665,000 11,095,000 13,715,000 13,615,000 21,243,000 21,098,000 20,670,000 20,721,000 21,547,000 20,965,000 21,114,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 13,933,000 14,012,000 13,959,000 14,033,000 13,915,000 13,881,000 13,870,000 13,865,000 13,723,000 14,576,000 14,952,000 11,554,000 13,373,000 13,686,000 13,044,000 13,241,000 12,991,000 11,902,000 11,983,000 12,172,000
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.51 0.48 0.48 0.47 0.43 0.44 0.42 0.43 0.54 0.50 0.61 0.62 0.61 0.61 0.64 0.64 0.63

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $14,611,000K ÷ ($14,611,000K + $13,933,000K)
= 0.51

The debt-to-capital ratio of PPL Corp has been relatively stable over the past eight quarters, ranging from 0.47 to 0.53. This ratio represents the proportion of the company's total debt to its total capital, including both debt and equity.

With a debt-to-capital ratio consistently above 0.50, PPL Corp has had a higher reliance on debt financing compared to equity financing. This indicates that the company carries a significant amount of debt relative to its total capital structure.

Overall, a stable debt-to-capital ratio may suggest that PPL Corp has been managing its debt levels effectively and maintaining a consistent capital structure. However, investors and creditors should continue to monitor this ratio to ensure that the company's debt levels remain sustainable and in line with its overall financial health and risk tolerance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023