Quidel Corporation (QDEL)
Financial leverage ratio
Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | ||
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Total assets | US$ in thousands | 8,563,100 | 8,539,100 | 8,550,300 | 8,787,100 | 8,855,800 | 8,655,500 | 8,822,400 |
Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 5,005,900 | 4,966,700 | 5,002,500 | 4,996,500 | 4,934,600 | 4,795,300 | 4,919,600 |
Financial leverage ratio | 1.71 | 1.72 | 1.71 | 1.76 | 1.79 | 1.80 | 1.79 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $8,563,100K ÷ $5,005,900K
= 1.71
The financial leverage ratio of Quidel Corporation has exhibited a slight fluctuation over the past year, ranging from 1.71 to 1.80. A financial leverage ratio above 1 indicates that the company is relying more on debt to finance its operations rather than equity.
The trend shows a gradual increase in the financial leverage ratio from 1.71 in December 2022 to 1.79 in June 2022, followed by a slight decrease to 1.76 in March 2023, and subsequently a further decrease to 1.71 in June 2023.
This indicates that the company may have been increasing its debt levels initially but then started reducing its leverage over the recent quarters. A lower financial leverage ratio can signify a stronger equity position and potentially lower financial risk, although it may also suggest limited access to debt financing for potential growth opportunities.
Overall, Quidel Corporation's financial leverage ratio trend indicates a strategic approach to balancing debt and equity in its capital structure, potentially aiming to optimize its financing mix to support business operations and growth effectively.
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Dec 31, 2023