Xylem Inc (XYL)
Financial leverage 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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| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 16,493,000 | 16,046,000 | 15,924,000 | 16,112,000 | 15,905,000 | 16,097,000 | 7,940,000 | 7,952,000 | 8,106,000 | 8,189,000 | 8,219,000 | 8,276,000 | 8,151,000 | 8,785,000 | 8,545,000 | 8,750,000 | 8,448,000 | 8,444,000 | 7,591,000 | 7,710,000 |
| 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 |
| Financial leverage ratio | 1.55 | 1.51 | 1.56 | 1.58 | 1.60 | 1.63 | 2.22 | 2.28 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.89 | 2.91 | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.96 | 2.70 | 2.61 |
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 shown a general decreasing trend over the analyzed period, indicating a reduction in the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations. From a high of 2.96 in June 2020, the ratio steadily declined to 1.58 by December 2023. This decrease suggests that Xylem has been effectively managing its debt levels and gradually decreasing its financial risk. However, there was a slight increase in the ratio in March 2024 to 1.56, which may warrant further monitoring to ensure that the company's debt levels remain sustainable. Overall, a decreasing financial leverage ratio signifies improved financial stability and a stronger balance sheet for Xylem Inc.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024