Perrigo Company PLC (PRGO)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 9,647,700 10,809,100 11,017,300 10,425,700 11,488,400
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,319,400 4,767,900 4,842,100 5,151,700 5,655,100
Financial leverage ratio 2.23 2.27 2.28 2.02 2.03

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $9,647,700K ÷ $4,319,400K
= 2.23

The financial leverage ratio of Perrigo Company PLC has been relatively stable over the past five years, ranging between 2.02 and 2.28. This indicates that the company relies on a moderate level of debt to finance its operations and investments compared to its equity. The slight fluctuations in the ratio suggest that the company's capital structure has remained fairly consistent, with only minor changes in its debt levels relative to equity. Overall, the company's financial leverage appears to be well-managed and within reasonable levels, providing a balanced approach to funding its activities.