Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B (TAP)

Debt-to-equity 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
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 5,312,100 5,301,100 6,191,900 6,177,700 6,165,200 6,082,700 6,557,800 6,631,500 6,647,200 6,661,000 6,701,900 7,181,200 7,208,200 7,129,500 8,073,700 8,032,100 8,109,500 8,058,500 8,517,900 8,484,800
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 13,196,000 13,246,000 13,030,800 12,696,500 12,689,700 13,170,300 13,372,800 13,531,800 13,417,100 13,275,500 12,984,800 12,580,800 12,365,000 13,512,700 13,002,900 12,686,600 13,419,400 13,162,400 13,899,400 13,647,300
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.40 0.40 0.48 0.49 0.49 0.46 0.49 0.49 0.50 0.50 0.52 0.57 0.58 0.53 0.62 0.63 0.60 0.61 0.61 0.62

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $5,312,100K ÷ $13,196,000K
= 0.40

The debt-to-equity ratio of Molson Coors Beverage Company has shown some fluctuation over the past eight quarters. The trend indicates that the company has maintained a relatively stable level of leverage, with the ratio hovering around the 0.50 mark.

In the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, the debt-to-equity ratio was 0.47, which was consistent with the previous quarter, Q3 2023, suggesting the company's debt levels compared to equity remain favorable. However, there was a slight increase in the ratio from the first quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2023, followed by a slight decrease in the third quarter.

Overall, the debt-to-equity ratio for Molson Coors Beverage Company has remained in a moderate range between 0.47 and 0.54 over the past eight quarters. This indicates that the company has been managing its debt and equity effectively, maintaining a balanced capital structure. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to continue monitoring this ratio to ensure the company's financial health and stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B
TAP
0.40
Boston Beer Company Inc
SAM
0.00