Teradata Corp (TDC)

Financial leverage 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
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,704,000 1,659,000 1,622,000 1,745,000 1,873,000 1,740,000 1,869,000 1,986,000 2,022,000 1,818,000 1,895,000 1,895,000 2,169,000 2,134,000 2,245,000 2,203,000 2,193,000 2,117,000 2,102,000 2,151,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 133,000 125,000 75,000 54,000 134,000 122,000 218,000 230,000 258,000 235,000 222,000 237,000 460,000 457,000 471,000 417,000 400,000 384,000 346,000 349,000
Financial leverage ratio 12.81 13.27 21.63 32.31 13.98 14.26 8.57 8.63 7.84 7.74 8.54 8.00 4.72 4.67 4.77 5.28 5.48 5.51 6.08 6.16

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,704,000K ÷ $133,000K
= 12.81

The financial leverage ratio of Teradata Corp has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio started at a relatively high level of 6.16 in March 2020, indicating a significant level of financial leverage. It decreased slightly to 6.08 by June 2020 before dropping more noticeably to 5.51 by September 2020.

Subsequently, the ratio continued to decline, reaching 4.77 by June 2021, suggesting a reduced reliance on debt financing. The trend of decreasing leverage continued with fluctuations until March 2023 when the ratio spiked to 8.63, signifying a significant increase in financial leverage.

From that point, the ratio experienced a substantial surge, reaching its peak at 32.31 by March 31, 2024. This sharp increase could indicate a substantial rise in debt relative to equity. The ratio declined significantly by June 30, 2024, to 21.63 but remained elevated compared to the earlier periods.

In the subsequent quarters, the ratio decreased gradually but remained high, indicating persistent financial leverage. By December 31, 2024, the ratio stood at 12.81, illustrating a significant level of leverage despite the recent decrease.

Overall, the financial leverage ratio of Teradata Corp has exhibited significant fluctuations over the period under review, with periods of both decreasing and increasing leverage. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor this ratio to assess the company's risk profile and financial health.