Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 331,721 316,738 363,661 264,699 285,458
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $331,721K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio of Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has consistently been 0.00 for the past five years, indicating that the company has not used any debt to finance its operations relative to its total capital structure. This suggests that Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. relies predominantly on equity financing to fund its activities, which can be seen as a positive sign of financial stability and lower financial risk. However, it is also important to note that a debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 may indicate a conservative capital structure, potentially limiting the company's ability to leverage debt for growth or strategic investments. Further analysis of the company's financial statements and business strategy would be necessary to fully assess the implications of this consistent debt-to-capital ratio trend.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc
RGR
0.00
Axon Enterprise Inc.
AXON
0.30
National Presto Industries Inc
NPK
0.00
Vista Outdoor Inc
VSTO
0.39