Tegna Inc (TGNA)
Debt-to-capital 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 | 3,004,710 | 2,871,370 | 2,801,100 | 2,797,890 | 2,704,870 | 2,960,540 | 2,904,160 | 3,151,260 | 3,071,720 | 2,878,260 | 2,741,720 | 2,618,850 | 2,519,910 | 2,419,710 | 2,258,960 | 2,139,340 | 2,058,100 | 1,799,540 | 1,675,310 | 1,658,260 |
| Debt-to-capital 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-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $3,004,710K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio for Tegna Inc has remained consistently at 0.00% from March 2020 to December 2024, indicating that the company has not used any debt to finance its operations during this period. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00% suggests that Tegna Inc has relied solely on equity financing to fund its activities, which can be perceived positively as it indicates a lower financial risk due to the absence of debt obligations. However, it is important to note that while a low debt-to-capital ratio can be advantageous, it may also imply missed opportunities for leveraging debt for potential growth or tax benefits. Overall, Tegna Inc's stable and low debt-to-capital ratio reflects a conservative approach to financing its operations.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024