Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI)

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 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,405,000 4,095,960 3,674,730 3,192,600 3,074,940 3,301,280 3,205,080 3,071,180 2,676,600 2,426,690 2,241,960 1,998,840 1,894,070 1,816,690 1,918,650 1,960,240 1,807,040 1,701,270 1,682,590 1,607,250
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,076,910 2,165,380 1,972,000 1,768,410 1,818,680 1,625,040 1,425,580 1,273,740 1,186,670 1,132,620 1,096,220 1,053,780 1,064,050 1,072,570 1,065,540 1,038,230 1,001,390 971,694 941,015 912,998
Financial leverage ratio 1.76 1.89 1.86 1.81 1.69 2.03 2.25 2.41 2.26 2.14 2.05 1.90 1.78 1.69 1.80 1.89 1.80 1.75 1.79 1.76

December 31, 2023 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $5,405,000K ÷ $3,076,910K
= 1.76

The financial leverage ratio of Super Micro Computer Inc has fluctuated over the past eight quarters. The ratio indicates the extent to which the company is utilizing debt to finance its operations. A higher ratio suggests a higher level of debt relative to equity, indicating higher financial risk.

Super Micro Computer Inc's financial leverage ratio ranged from 1.69 to 2.41 during the periods presented. The ratio peaked in Q3 2022 at 2.41, signifying a higher reliance on debt financing at that time. Subsequently, the ratio decreased to 1.69 in Q2 2023, indicating a lower level of debt relative to equity.

In Q2 2024, the financial leverage ratio stood at 1.76, showing a moderate level of leverage compared to the historical data. The decreasing trend from the previous quarter suggests that the company may be managing its debt levels more effectively.

Overall, the fluctuating trend of the financial leverage ratio for Super Micro Computer Inc indicates varying levels of reliance on debt financing over the analyzed periods. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor these fluctuations to assess the company's financial risk and stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Super Micro Computer Inc
SMCI
1.76
Apple Inc
AAPL
4.77
Omnicell Inc
OMCL
1.87

See also:

Super Micro Computer Inc Financial Leverage (Quarterly Data)