Xylem Inc (XYL)
Financial leverage ratio
Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
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Total assets | US$ in thousands | 16,493,000 | 16,112,000 | 7,952,000 | 8,276,000 | 8,750,000 |
Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 10,642,000 | 10,166,000 | 3,494,000 | 3,218,000 | 2,968,000 |
Financial leverage ratio | 1.55 | 1.58 | 2.28 | 2.57 | 2.95 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $16,493,000K ÷ $10,642,000K
= 1.55
The financial leverage ratio of Xylem Inc has gradually decreased from 2.95 in December 31, 2020, to 1.55 in December 31, 2024. This indicates a declining trend in the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations over the years. A lower financial leverage ratio suggests that Xylem Inc is becoming less dependent on debt and may be in a stronger financial position. However, it is important to consider the reasons behind this decreasing trend and its implications for the company's growth and profitability in the future.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Xylem Inc
XYL
1.55
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ENOV
1.32
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2.64
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1.22
IDEX Corporation
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1.66
ITT Inc
ITT
1.71