Sotera Health Co (SHC)

Financial leverage ratio

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
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,130,420 3,036,570 3,074,870 3,414,170 3,117,700 2,810,630 2,839,680 2,835,770 2,789,500 2,742,740 2,851,130 2,777,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 443,734 377,471 418,367 361,125 350,238 606,729 636,000 642,130 586,096 525,769 523,271 463,264
Financial leverage ratio 7.05 8.04 7.35 9.45 8.90 4.63 4.46 4.42 4.76 5.22 5.45 5.99

December 31, 2023 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $3,130,420K ÷ $443,734K
= 7.05

The financial leverage ratio of Sotera Health Co has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The ratio ranged from 4.42 to 9.45 during this period. In Q1 and Q3 of 2023, the ratio was relatively high at 9.45 and 8.04, respectively, indicating a higher level of debt relative to equity in the company's capital structure. Conversely, in Q2 and Q4 of 2022, the ratio was lower at 4.46 and 4.42, respectively.

Overall, the trend in the financial leverage ratio suggests that Sotera Health Co has experienced varying levels of leverage in its capital structure. It is important for the company to closely monitor and manage its leverage to ensure a sustainable and healthy financial position. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks can provide additional insights into the company's leverage position.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Sotera Health Co
SHC
7.05
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
DVA
16.00
Progyny Inc
PGNY
1.37