Strategic Education Inc (STRA)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,049,740 2,125,210 2,161,750 2,305,880 2,295,810
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,662,500 1,652,520 1,635,790 1,713,990 1,748,320
Financial leverage ratio 1.23 1.29 1.32 1.35 1.31

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,049,740K ÷ $1,662,500K
= 1.23

The financial leverage ratio of Strategic Education Inc has exhibited slight fluctuations over the past five years. As of December 31, 2020, the ratio stood at 1.31 and increased to 1.35 by December 31, 2021. Subsequently, there was a decrease to 1.32 by December 31, 2022, followed by a further decline to 1.29 by December 31, 2023. The most recent data point, as of December 31, 2024, shows a ratio of 1.23. Overall, the trend indicates a moderate level of financial leverage, with a slight downward trajectory in recent years, suggesting a potentially improved financial risk profile for the company.