Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS)

Debt-to-assets 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 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 494,800 494,700 494,500 494,400 547,900 549,100 550,300 530,200 531,300 531,900 532,900 533,900 1,189,300 1,189,500 1,189,300 1,192,600 1,148,000 1,397,000 1,147,200 1,249,300
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,648,500 2,704,800 2,664,200 2,667,000 2,812,900 2,802,000 2,810,000 2,864,000 2,927,000 1,176,300 1,118,600 1,077,700 3,689,100 3,602,300 3,487,300 3,405,400 3,367,200 3,627,100 3,261,600 3,311,000
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.19 0.18 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.19 0.18 0.45 0.48 0.50 0.32 0.33 0.34 0.35 0.34 0.39 0.35 0.38

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $494,800K ÷ $2,648,500K
= 0.19

The debt-to-assets ratio of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation has shown fluctuations over the past few years. The ratio decreased from 0.38 in September 2019 to 0.32 in September 2021, indicating a decreasing reliance on debt to finance its assets during this period. However, there was a significant spike in the ratio to 0.50 by December 2021, which suggests a substantial increase in the company's debt relative to its total assets. This increase could indicate a shift in the company's financing strategy or a significant investment in assets.

Subsequently, the ratio decreased to 0.19 by December 2024. This decline may suggest a reduction in the company's debt burden relative to its asset base, potentially resulting from debt repayments or improved asset management efficiency. Overall, the trend of the debt-to-assets ratio for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation indicates fluctuations in its leverage position and financial risk over the analyzed period. Stakeholders and investors should continue to monitor this ratio to assess the company's financial health and sustainability.


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Dec 31, 2024