Tyson Foods Inc (TSN)

Financial leverage ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 37,100,000 37,732,000 37,465,000 36,746,000 36,251,000 36,761,000 36,796,000 36,678,000 36,821,000 36,245,000 35,898,000 36,824,000 36,309,000 35,663,000 34,474,000 35,458,000 34,456,000 34,323,000 33,657,000 33,564,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 18,390,000 18,076,000 18,089,000 18,150,000 18,133,000 18,779,000 19,399,000 19,635,000 19,702,000 19,355,000 19,014,000 18,403,000 17,723,000 16,561,000 15,931,000 15,638,000 15,254,000 14,685,000 14,277,000 14,235,000
Financial leverage ratio 2.02 2.09 2.07 2.02 2.00 1.96 1.90 1.87 1.87 1.87 1.89 2.00 2.05 2.15 2.16 2.27 2.26 2.34 2.36 2.36

September 30, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $37,100,000K ÷ $18,390,000K
= 2.02

The financial leverage ratio of Tyson Foods Inc has been relatively stable over the past few quarters, ranging between 1.87 and 2.09. A financial leverage ratio above 1 indicates that the company relies on debt to finance its operations and investments. A higher ratio suggests a higher level of debt relative to equity in the company's capital structure.

The trend in Tyson Foods Inc's financial leverage ratio shows some fluctuations but generally remains within a moderate range, indicating a balanced mix of debt and equity financing. It is essential for investors to monitor the company's financial leverage ratio to assess its ability to meet debt obligations and manage financial risk effectively. It is also important to consider industry benchmarks and compare the ratio with competitors to evaluate Tyson Foods Inc's leverage position within the sector.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Tyson Foods Inc
TSN
2.02
Pilgrims Pride Corp
PPC
2.94