Trex Company Inc (TREX)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 716,671 518,349 725,034 588,531 449,175
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $716,671K
= 0.00

The debt-to-equity ratio of TREX Co., Inc. has shown significant fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the ratio dramatically decreased to 0.01 from 0.43 in the previous year. This indicates that the company has a very low level of debt compared to its equity in 2023.

The substantial decrease in the debt-to-equity ratio from 2022 to 2023 suggests that the company has either reduced its debt levels or significantly increased its equity base during the year, thereby improving its financial leverage position.

Looking back at the previous years, the company had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 in 2021, 2020, and 2019. This suggests that the company operated with no debt or only a minimal amount relative to its equity in those years.

Overall, the trend in the debt-to-equity ratio for TREX Co., Inc. indicates prudent financial management, with a focus on maintaining low debt levels relative to equity. This can be seen as a positive indicator of the company's financial health and stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Trex Company Inc
TREX
0.00
Koppers Holdings Inc
KOP
1.67
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
LPX
0.22