Vontier Corp (VNT)

Financial leverage 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
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,310,500 4,307,100 4,235,900 4,305,800 4,294,000 4,221,900 4,205,600 4,278,500 4,343,300 4,263,700 4,219,200 4,300,100 4,349,800
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,051,100 1,034,600 1,016,100 984,900 890,400 759,500 696,500 636,300 576,500 497,300 499,300 548,200 569,900
Financial leverage ratio 4.10 4.16 4.17 4.37 4.82 5.56 6.04 6.72 7.53 8.57 8.45 7.84 7.63

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $4,310,500K ÷ $1,051,100K
= 4.10

The financial leverage ratio of Vontier Corp has shown a decreasing trend over the past few years, indicating a reduction in the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations.

As of December 31, 2021, the financial leverage ratio was 7.63, which decreased to 4.10 by December 31, 2024. This significant decline suggests that the company has been effectively managing its debt levels relative to its equity.

The decreasing trend in the financial leverage ratio implies that Vontier Corp has been gradually deleveraging its balance sheet, potentially reducing financial risk and improving overall financial stability. Lower financial leverage ratios are generally viewed positively by investors and creditors as they indicate lower levels of debt relative to equity, which can enhance the company's financial flexibility and resilience to economic downturns.

Overall, the declining trend in Vontier Corp's financial leverage ratio indicates a positive trajectory in terms of the company's capital structure and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Vontier Corp
VNT
4.10
Badger Meter Inc
BMI
1.39