Tesla Inc (TSLA)
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 | 72,913,000 | 69,931,000 | 66,468,000 | 64,378,000 | 62,634,000 | 53,466,000 | 51,130,000 | 48,054,000 | 44,704,000 | 39,851,000 | 36,376,000 | 34,085,000 | 30,189,000 | 27,053,000 | 24,804,000 | 23,017,000 | 22,225,000 | 16,031,000 | 9,855,000 | 9,173,000 |
| 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 + $72,913,000K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio for Tesla Inc, as per the provided data, has consistently been 0.00 over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized debt as a source of financing relative to its total capital structure during this period.
A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 suggests that Tesla has relied predominantly on equity financing rather than debt financing to support its operations and investments. This could imply a lower level of financial risk for the company, as it is not burdened with substantial debt obligations that could potentially impact its financial stability or flexibility.
It is important to note that while a low debt-to-capital ratio can be favorable in terms of financial risk, it may also indicate missed opportunities for leveraging debt to enhance returns on equity. Additionally, the absence of debt in the capital structure may limit Tesla's ability to benefit from tax advantages associated with interest payments on debt.
Overall, the consistent 0.00 debt-to-capital ratio for Tesla Inc suggests a cautious approach to debt financing, emphasizing a reliance on equity capital to fund its operations and growth initiatives.
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Dec 31, 2024