Sylvamo Corp (SLVM)
Financial leverage ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 2,604,000 | 2,872,000 | 2,710,000 | 2,597,000 | 2,911,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 847,000 | 901,000 | 678,000 | 182,000 | 2,112,000 |
| Financial leverage ratio | 3.07 | 3.19 | 4.00 | 14.27 | 1.38 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,604,000K ÷ $847,000K
= 3.07
The financial leverage ratio of Sylvamo Corp has shown significant fluctuations over the past five years. Starting at 1.38 in December 31, 2020, it saw a sharp increase to 14.27 by the end of 2021, indicating a substantial rise in financial leverage and potential risk. However, in the following years, there was a notable decline in the ratio, reaching 4.00 in 2022, 3.19 in 2023, and finally decreasing further to 3.07 by December 31, 2024. This suggests that Sylvamo Corp has actively managed its debt levels and capital structure to reduce financial risk and improve stability over the period under review.
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Dec 31, 2024