Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data
Apache Corp., common-size consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2012-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2011-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2011-03-31).
The capital structure underwent a fundamental shift between March 2011 and June 2016, transitioning from a predominantly equity-funded model to one characterized by significantly higher leverage. Total liabilities as a percentage of total liabilities and shareholders' equity remained relatively stable under 50% for the first several years before spiking to a peak of 77.56% in December 2015, subsequently settling at 64.28% by June 2016.
- Long-Term Debt and Noncurrent Liabilities
- Long-term debt, excluding current maturities, exhibited a marked increase, rising from 18.12% in March 2011 to a peak of 46.58% in December 2015. This surge indicates a heavy reliance on long-term borrowing to sustain the balance sheet during the latter part of the observed period. Additionally, asset retirement obligations showed a steady upward trend, increasing from 5.53% in March 2011 to 11.11% by June 2016, reflecting growing future decommissioning and environmental liabilities.
- Current Liabilities Profile
- Current liabilities remained comparatively stable, generally fluctuating between 6% and 10% of the total capital structure. A temporary increase to 11.29% occurred in March 2015, but the ratio generally contracted toward the end of the period, reaching 6.45% by June 2016. Accounts payable remained consistently low, typically oscillating between 1.8% and 3.3%.
- Retained Earnings and Equity Erosion
- A severe deterioration in retained earnings is evident. After maintaining a stable range of 33% to 36% between 2011 and 2013, the ratio collapsed rapidly starting in 2014, reaching a deficit of -37.96% by December 2015. This trajectory indicates substantial net losses. To counteract this erosion, paid-in capital was significantly increased, rising from 19.90% in March 2011 to a peak of 66.17% in December 2015, suggesting aggressive equity issuance to maintain solvency.
- Overall Equity Position
- Total equity as a percentage of total liabilities and shareholders' equity declined from a high of 58.77% in September 2011 to a low of 22.44% in December 2015. Although a recovery to 35.72% was recorded by June 2016, the overall trend demonstrates a significantly weakened equity cushion and an increased risk profile compared to the initial baseline.
AI Ask an analyst for more
Hi, I’m an AI-powered financial analyst at Stock Analysis on Net.
Without a user account, I tend to respond rather slowly.
How can I help you?