Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 7,022,100 7,200,600 6,214,700 6,229,300 6,083,800
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 624,500 549,500 344,100 248,700 172,500
Financial leverage ratio 11.24 13.10 18.06 25.05 35.27

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $7,022,100K ÷ $624,500K
= 11.24

The financial leverage ratio of Sealed Air Corporation has shown a decreasing trend over the years. As of December 31, 2020, the ratio stood at 35.27, indicating higher levels of debt relative to equity. However, by December 31, 2024, the ratio had declined significantly to 11.24, suggesting a lower reliance on debt for financing operations. This downward trend in the financial leverage ratio indicates that the company has been gradually reducing its debt levels and improving its financial stability. A lower financial leverage ratio generally signifies less financial risk and more resilience to economic fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Sealed Air Corporation
SEE
11.24
Celanese Corporation
CE
4.42