Vector Group Ltd (VGR)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 934,095 908,591 871,087 1,343,410 1,505,090
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands -741,814 -807,877 -841,553 -659,687 -685,464
Financial leverage ratio

December 31, 2023 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $934,095K ÷ $-741,814K
= —

To calculate the financial leverage ratio, we need to use the formula:

Financial Leverage Ratio = Total Debt / (Total Debt + Total Shareholders' Equity)

Given that the financial leverage ratio data is not provided in the table, we are unable to perform the direct calculation. However, we can compute the financial leverage ratio for each year using the relevant data from the table and provide an analysis based on the trend over the years.

The trend analysis will help in assessing how the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations has evolved over time. A consistent increase in the financial leverage ratio may indicate a higher risk due to increased debt obligations, while a declining trend may signal improved financial stability.

By utilizing the data from the financial statements for each year, we can compute and analyze the financial leverage ratios for Vector Group Ltd to provide insights into the company's capital structure and financial risk management.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Vector Group Ltd
VGR
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MO
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PM