Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)

Financial leverage ratio

Feb 28, 2025 Feb 29, 2024 Feb 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2021
Total assets US$ in thousands 21,652,300 25,691,700 24,662,300 25,855,800 27,104,800
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 6,882,000 9,743,100 8,413,600 11,731,900 13,598,900
Financial leverage ratio 3.15 2.64 2.93 2.20 1.99

February 28, 2025 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $21,652,300K ÷ $6,882,000K
= 3.15

The financial leverage ratio of Constellation Brands Inc Class A has shown fluctuations over the past five years. It increased from 1.99 in February 2021 to 2.20 in February 2022, indicating a slight increase in the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations. Subsequently, the ratio surged to 2.93 in February 2023, signifying a significant rise in leverage during that period. However, by February 2024, the ratio decreased to 2.64, showing a slight improvement in the company's debt management. In the most recent data available for February 2025, the financial leverage ratio is not provided. Overall, the trend in the financial leverage ratio suggests varying levels of debt utilization by Constellation Brands Inc Class A over the years, which could impact the company's financial risk and stability.


Peer comparison

Feb 28, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Constellation Brands Inc Class A
STZ
3.15
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc
KDP
2.20
PepsiCo Inc
PEP
5.51
The Coca-Cola Company
KO
4.05

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Constellation Brands Inc Class A Financial Leverage