Tootsie Roll Industries Inc (TR)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,147,180 1,084,390 1,018,780 1,018,620 984,558
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 870,743 823,422 783,171 769,042 763,327
Financial leverage ratio 1.32 1.32 1.30 1.32 1.29

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,147,180K ÷ $870,743K
= 1.32

The financial leverage ratio of Tootsie Roll Industries Inc has shown consistency over the past five years, ranging from 1.29 to 1.32. This ratio indicates that the company relies moderately on debt financing to support its operations and growth initiatives. A financial leverage ratio of around 1.3 suggests a balanced capital structure, with a mix of debt and equity funding. Tootsie Roll's stable financial leverage ratio demonstrates a cautious approach to debt management, which helps in maintaining financial stability and minimizing financial risks associated with excessive borrowing.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
TR
1.32
Hershey Co
HSY
2.75
John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
JBSS
1.60