Textron Inc (TXT)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 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 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 7,204,000 | 6,951,000 | 6,931,000 | 6,987,000 | 7,067,000 | 7,034,000 | 7,008,000 | 7,113,000 | 6,762,000 | 6,801,000 | 6,917,000 | 6,815,000 | 6,037,000 | 6,101,000 | 5,996,000 | 5,845,000 | 5,741,000 | 5,527,000 | 5,534,000 | 5,518,000 |
| 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 ÷ $7,204,000K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio for Textron Inc has consistently been at 0.00 over the past several years, according to the provided data up to December 31, 2024. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that the company has no financial leverage and is entirely funded by equity. This could suggest that Textron Inc has been operating with a relatively conservative capital structure, relying on equity financing rather than taking on debt to fund its operations and investments.
While a low debt-to-equity ratio can be a positive sign of financial stability and lower financial risk, it may also indicate a missed opportunity to benefit from the tax advantages of debt financing or to leverage financial leverage to potentially boost returns. It is essential to consider the company's industry norms and strategic objectives when evaluating the implications of a consistently low debt-to-equity ratio over an extended period.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024