AT&T Inc (T)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 104,372,000 | 102,351,000 | 105,310,000 | 104,540,000 | 103,297,000 | 103,703,000 | 101,903,000 | 99,396,000 | 97,500,000 | 122,406,000 | 117,746,000 | 169,036,000 | 166,332,000 | 163,771,000 | 162,296,000 | 165,488,000 | 161,673,000 | 175,553,000 | 175,896,000 | 177,779,000 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $104,372,000K
= 0.00
Based on the provided data, AT&T Inc's debt-to-equity ratio has consistently remained at 0.00 across all reporting periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that the company has no debt or financial liabilities relative to its equity. This may suggest that AT&T Inc is primarily financed through equity, indicating a conservative approach to leverage and a lower risk of financial distress.
A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 can be viewed positively by investors and creditors as it implies that the company is not highly leveraged and may have a strong financial position. However, it's important to note that a very low or zero debt-to-equity ratio can also indicate that the company is not taking advantage of potentially cheaper debt financing that could enhance returns for shareholders.
In conclusion, AT&T Inc's consistent debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 reflects a capital structure heavily skewed towards equity, potentially signaling stability and financial prudence.
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Dec 31, 2024