Treehouse Foods Inc (THS)

Financial leverage 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
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,106,600 4,318,500 4,380,400 4,254,000 4,253,900 5,188,100 5,267,400 5,228,200 5,207,800 5,082,300 5,081,400 5,142,500 5,485,700 5,385,900 5,242,000 5,271,000 5,139,400 5,261,200 5,592,900 5,765,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,664,800 1,695,800 1,734,900 1,704,400 1,687,000 1,715,000 1,813,600 1,847,800 1,845,400 1,857,800 1,858,500 1,864,500 1,865,000 1,827,300 1,803,700 1,788,100 1,830,900 1,806,000 1,983,300 2,141,700
Financial leverage ratio 2.47 2.55 2.52 2.50 2.52 3.03 2.90 2.83 2.82 2.74 2.73 2.76 2.94 2.95 2.91 2.95 2.81 2.91 2.82 2.69

December 31, 2023 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $4,106,600K ÷ $1,664,800K
= 2.47

Treehouse Foods Inc's financial leverage ratio has been fluctuating in recent quarters. The ratio indicates the level of debt financing used by the company to support its operations and growth.

The trend shows that the company's financial leverage ratio has been decreasing in the last few quarters, from a high of 3.03 in Q3 2022 to a low of 2.47 in Q4 2023. This suggests that Treehouse Foods Inc has been reducing its reliance on debt to finance its operations.

A lower financial leverage ratio generally indicates a lower level of financial risk and more conservative financial management. It also signifies that the company has a greater proportion of equity financing relative to debt financing, which can provide more stability in times of economic uncertainty.

Overall, the decreasing trend in Treehouse Foods Inc's financial leverage ratio indicates a positive shift towards a more conservative capital structure and improved financial stability. However, it is important to closely monitor future trends to ensure sustainable and balanced growth.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Treehouse Foods Inc
THS
2.47
Kraft Heinz Co
KHC
1.82
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc
LW
4.12
Lancaster Colony Corporation
LANC
1.30