Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 2,561,300 2,559,300 2,584,500 2,863,000 2,862,900 2,866,900 2,868,100 2,866,900 2,867,800 3,464,100 3,466,000 3,469,100 3,464,600 1,977,100 1,978,400 1,980,300 1,974,700 1,974,400 1,970,200 1,953,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,498,300 3,325,700 3,543,600 3,607,700 3,561,600 3,343,200 3,155,500 2,914,800 2,725,600 2,391,200 2,632,200 2,504,900 2,389,600 2,269,600 1,817,200 1,557,600 1,027,800 770,500 620,800 717,000
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.73 0.77 0.73 0.79 0.80 0.86 0.91 0.98 1.05 1.45 1.32 1.38 1.45 0.87 1.09 1.27 1.92 2.56 3.17 2.72

September 30, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,561,300K ÷ $3,498,300K
= 0.73

The debt-to-equity ratio of Rockwell Automation Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the past few years, ranging from 0.73 to 3.17. A lower debt-to-equity ratio indicates that the company relies less on debt financing and has a stronger equity base to support its operations.

In recent quarters, the ratio has been relatively high, signaling a higher proportion of debt relative to equity in the company's capital structure. A higher debt-to-equity ratio may indicate increased financial risk and potential challenges in meeting debt obligations. However, it may also suggest that the company is using leverage to finance its growth and operations.

It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor changes in the debt-to-equity ratio, as it can provide insights into the company's financial health, risk profile, and capital structure decisions. A rising ratio may raise concerns about the company's ability to manage its debt burden, while a declining ratio could indicate a more conservative financial approach or improved financial performance.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Rockwell Automation Inc
ROK
0.73
Onto Innovation Inc
ONTO
0.00
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
TMO
0.00
Trimble Inc
TRMB
0.56