Tootsie Roll Industries Inc (TR)

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 1,147,180 1,146,220 1,102,600 1,093,450 1,084,390 1,065,910 1,033,990 1,019,610 1,018,780 1,026,360 1,001,110 1,012,850 1,018,620 1,015,440 994,958 978,991 984,558 982,035 974,501 955,927
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 870,743 870,161 841,414 834,420 823,422 803,874 785,376 791,691 783,171 783,601 769,276 769,759 769,042 756,762 752,819 758,816 763,327 760,965 752,608 751,732
Financial leverage ratio 1.32 1.32 1.31 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.32 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.30 1.32 1.32 1.34 1.32 1.29 1.29 1.29 1.29 1.27

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 some fluctuations over the years but has generally stayed within a narrow range. The ratio, which measures the company's level of debt in relation to its equity, started at 1.27 on March 31, 2020, and gradually increased to 1.34 by September 30, 2021. This upward trend indicates an increasing reliance on debt financing during this period.

However, from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2024, the financial leverage ratio fluctuated between 1.30 and 1.32, suggesting a relatively stable debt-to-equity structure. By the end of December 31, 2024, the ratio stood at 1.32.

Overall, the financial leverage ratio of Tootsie Roll Industries Inc indicates a moderate level of leverage, with a slight upward trend observed over the years. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor this ratio to assess the company's ability to meet its debt obligations and manage financial risk effectively.


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