Sonos Inc (SONO)

Financial leverage 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
Total assets US$ in thousands 916,312 961,105 925,615 1,109,990 1,002,240 1,065,220 1,059,250 1,206,880 1,188,390 1,243,230 1,226,230 1,372,740 1,138,800 1,084,100 1,048,290 1,066,860 816,051 644,628 639,175 873,929
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 428,620 464,391 494,004 594,409 518,657 590,210 612,914 633,354 560,513 642,736 671,684 679,607 569,042 587,127 579,268 510,209 297,839 261,199 299,804 367,279
Financial leverage ratio 2.14 2.07 1.87 1.87 1.93 1.80 1.73 1.91 2.12 1.93 1.83 2.02 2.00 1.85 1.81 2.09 2.74 2.47 2.13 2.38

September 30, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $916,312K ÷ $428,620K
= 2.14

The financial leverage ratio of Sonos Inc has shown some fluctuation over the past few quarters, ranging from 1.73 to 2.74. The ratio measures the company's level of debt relative to its equity, indicating the extent to which the firm relies on debt financing.

From the data provided, we observe that the financial leverage ratio has generally been above 2 in recent quarters, suggesting that Sonos Inc has been relying more on debt to finance its operations and growth. This can pose risks, as a higher financial leverage ratio indicates higher financial risk due to increased debt levels.

It is important to note that a high financial leverage ratio can amplify returns on equity in favorable situations but can also magnify losses in times of financial distress or economic downturns. Thus, investors and analysts should closely monitor Sonos Inc's financial leverage ratio along with other key financial metrics to assess the company's overall financial health and risk profile.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Sonos Inc
SONO
2.14
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ARLO
2.76
Knowles Cor
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1.41