Xylem Inc (XYL)
Debt-to-equity 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 | ||
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| 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-equity ratio | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,978,000K ÷ $10,642,000K
= 0.19
The debt-to-equity ratio of Xylem Inc has shown a decreasing trend over the past years, indicating a favorable financial position in terms of leverage. The ratio decreased from 0.69 as of December 31, 2019, to 0.19 as of December 31, 2024. This downward trend suggests that the company has been effectively managing its debt levels relative to shareholder equity, which can be a positive signal for investors and creditors. A lower debt-to-equity ratio generally indicates less reliance on debt financing and potential lower financial risk. Xylem Inc's consistent reduction in this ratio reflects a prudent and strategic approach to capital structure management.
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Dec 31, 2024