Xylem Inc (XYL)
Debt-to-capital 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 1,978,000 | 1,977,000 | 1,985,000 | 2,268,000 | 2,253,000 | 2,267,000 | 1,881,000 | 1,880,000 | 1,880,000 | 1,879,000 | 1,878,000 | 2,440,000 | 2,455,000 | 2,466,000 | 2,460,000 | 2,484,000 | 3,053,000 | 3,031,000 | 2,031,000 | 2,040,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 10,642,000 | 10,593,000 | 10,195,000 | 10,166,000 | 9,930,000 | 9,899,000 | 3,578,000 | 3,494,000 | 3,215,000 | 3,195,000 | 3,198,000 | 3,218,000 | 3,093,000 | 3,040,000 | 2,937,000 | 2,968,000 | 2,867,000 | 2,856,000 | 2,812,000 | 2,957,000 |
| Debt-to-capital ratio | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.42 | 0.41 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,978,000K ÷ ($1,978,000K + $10,642,000K)
= 0.16
The debt-to-capital ratio of Xylem Inc has exhibited a decreasing trend over the period from December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2024. The ratio decreased from 0.41 on December 31, 2019, to 0.16 on September 30, 2024. This suggests that Xylem Inc has been successful in reducing its level of debt in relation to its total capital over the years. A decreasing debt-to-capital ratio indicates improved financial strength and reduced financial risk for the company, as it indicates a lower reliance on debt financing in comparison to equity financing.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024