Williams Companies Inc (WMB)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 25,830,000 25,713,000 22,554,000 27,768,000 27,043,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 54,532,000 52,627,000 48,433,000 47,612,000 44,165,000
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.47 0.49 0.47 0.58 0.61

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $25,830,000K ÷ $54,532,000K
= 0.47

The debt-to-assets ratio of Williams Companies Inc has shown a decreasing trend over the years, declining from 0.61 in December 31, 2020, to 0.58 in December 31, 2021, further dropping to 0.47 by December 31, 2022, and then holding steady at 0.49 by December 31, 2023, before decreasing once again to 0.47 by December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company's level of debt in relation to its total assets has been gradually decreasing, which can be a positive indicator of improved financial health and lower financial risk. A lower debt-to-assets ratio suggests that the company relies less on debt financing to support its operations and has a stronger asset base to cover its liabilities.