XPO Logistics Inc (XPO)

Debt-to-equity 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 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 3,325,000 3,343,000 3,330,000 3,323,000 3,335,000 2,447,000 2,452,000 2,478,000 2,473,000 2,848,000 2,857,000 2,877,000 3,513,000 3,515,000 5,181,000 5,162,000 5,240,000 6,545,000 6,939,000 5,766,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,601,000 1,641,000 1,499,000 1,332,000 1,266,000 1,197,000 1,119,000 1,055,000 1,012,000 1,786,000 1,707,000 1,598,000 1,138,000 1,016,000 2,927,000 2,776,000 2,709,000 2,649,000 2,484,000 2,578,000
Debt-to-equity ratio 2.08 2.04 2.22 2.49 2.63 2.04 2.19 2.35 2.44 1.59 1.67 1.80 3.09 3.46 1.77 1.86 1.93 2.47 2.79 2.24

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $3,325,000K ÷ $1,601,000K
= 2.08

The debt-to-equity ratio of XPO Logistics Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio started at 2.24 on March 31, 2020, indicating that for every dollar of equity, the company had $2.24 in debt. Subsequently, the ratio increased to 3.46 by September 30, 2021, reflecting a higher level of debt relative to equity.

However, from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2024, the debt-to-equity ratio steadily decreased, reaching a low of 1.59 on September 30, 2022. This downward trend suggests that the company reduced its debt levels or increased its equity during this period.

By December 31, 2024, the debt-to-equity ratio had slightly increased to 2.08, indicating that the company had a moderate level of debt compared to its equity. Overall, the fluctuation in the debt-to-equity ratio suggests variations in the company's capital structure and financial leverage over the analyzed period.