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
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