Tesla Inc (TSLA)
Debt-to-equity 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-equity 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-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $72,913,000K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio for Tesla Inc has consistently been 0.00 for the periods spanning from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt to finance its operations and growth but has rather relied solely on equity financing. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 signifies that there is no debt in the company's capital structure in relation to equity.
From an analytical standpoint, having a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 could suggest that Tesla has a strong financial position with no significant debt obligations that could pose a risk in times of financial uncertainty. It may also showcase the company's ability to generate sufficient internal funds or equity financing to support its operations and expansion plans without resorting to external debt.
However, while a low or zero debt-to-equity ratio may be viewed positively in terms of financial stability and independence from debt-related risks, it is essential to consider the impact on the company's overall capital structure, cost of capital, and potential tax advantages associated with debt financing. Additionally, this ratio alone may not provide a complete picture of the company's financial health, and it should be analyzed in conjunction with other financial ratios and factors to gain a comprehensive understanding of Tesla Inc's financial performance and risk profile.
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Dec 31, 2024