Analysis of Solvency Ratios
Quarterly Data
Solvency ratios also known as long-term debt ratios measure a company ability to meet long-term obligations.
Solvency Ratios (Summary)
Devon Energy Corp., solvency ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).
- Debt to Equity Ratio
- The debt to equity ratio exhibits a general decline from March 2018 through December 2019, decreasing from 1.12 to 0.74. However, this trend reverses sharply starting in March 2020, reaching a peak of 1.49 by December 2020. From March 2021 onward, the ratio steadily decreases again, ending at 0.53 in September 2023. This pattern suggests a cycle of increasing leverage followed by deleveraging over the five-year period.
- Debt to Capital Ratio
- Initially decreasing from 0.53 in March 2018 to a low of 0.38 in June 2019, this ratio subsequently rises, peaking at 0.60 in December 2020. After this peak, there is a gradual decline to 0.35 by September 2023. The trend mirrors that of the debt to equity ratio, indicating parallel movements in the company's capital structure, with increased reliance on debt during 2020 and careful reduction thereafter.
- Debt to Assets Ratio
- This metric remains relatively stable but shows some volatility. After a decrease to 0.21 in June 2018, it rises to around 0.30 through 2019, then spikes to 0.43 in December 2020. Following this, a consistent decline is observable, reaching 0.25 by September 2023, reflecting a reduction in debt relative to total assets after 2020.
- Financial Leverage Ratio
- Financial leverage shows marked fluctuations during the period. Starting at 3.29 in March 2018, it climbs to 3.64 in June 2018, thereafter dropping significantly to 2.13 by December 2018. The ratio then oscillates at moderate levels until rising again during 2020, peaking at 3.44 in December 2020. From 2021 onwards, financial leverage declines gradually, reaching 2.08 in September 2023. This pattern suggests periods of increased asset financing through debt, followed by a strategic reduction in leverage.
- Summary of Trends
- Overall, the data reveals cyclical fluctuations in debt-related ratios, with a noteworthy increase in leverage across all measures during the calendar year 2020. This period aligns with elevated debt levels relative to equity, capital, and assets. Post-2020, the company appears to have implemented a consistent deleveraging strategy, gradually reducing its debt burden relative to equity, capital, and total assets, as well as lowering financial leverage. The trends indicate a responsive approach to changing market or operational conditions, with a focus on managing financial risk through adjusted leverage positions.
Debt Ratios
Debt to Equity
Devon Energy Corp., debt to equity calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Sep 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term debt | 487) | 244) | 247) | 251) | 255) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 226) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 162) | 257) | 277) | 354) | |||||||
| Long-term debt | 5,675) | 6,169) | 6,175) | 6,189) | 6,196) | 6,461) | 6,471) | 6,482) | 6,492) | 6,502) | 7,042) | 4,298) | 4,297) | 4,296) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 5,786) | 5,785) | 5,791) | 5,790) | 9,628) | |||||||
| Total debt | 6,162) | 6,413) | 6,422) | 6,440) | 6,451) | 6,461) | 6,471) | 6,482) | 6,492) | 6,502) | 7,268) | 4,298) | 4,297) | 4,296) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 5,786) | 5,947) | 6,048) | 6,067) | 9,982) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity attributable to Devon | 11,639) | 11,021) | 10,977) | 11,167) | 10,873) | 10,090) | 9,300) | 9,262) | 8,924) | 8,399) | 8,353) | 2,885) | 3,023) | 3,227) | 3,919) | 5,802) | 6,542) | 6,994) | 7,857) | 9,186) | 8,898) | 8,014) | 8,905) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to equity1 | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.73 | 0.77 | 0.87 | 1.49 | 1.42 | 1.33 | 1.10 | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.61 | 0.74 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.76 | 1.12 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Equity, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chevron Corp. | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| ConocoPhillips | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.80 | 1.06 | 1.46 | 1.68 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.95 | 1.94 | 1.65 | 1.23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).
1 Q3 2023 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Stockholders’ equity attributable to Devon
= 6,162 ÷ 11,639 = 0.53
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data for the specified periods reveal notable shifts in the company's capital structure, specifically in total debt, stockholders' equity, and the resulting debt to equity ratio.
- Total Debt
- Total debt decreased significantly from US$9,982 million in March 2018 to US$5,786 million by March 2019, indicating a strong deleveraging trend during this period. From mid-2019 through 2020, total debt stabilized around US$4,290 million before increasing sharply to US$7,268 million by March 2021. Following this peak, debt levels gradually declined each quarter, reaching US$6,162 million by September 2023.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- Stockholders’ equity showed initial volatility, dropping from US$8,905 million in March 2018 to a low point of US$2,885 million by December 2020. Subsequently, equity rebounded strongly, surpassing prior levels with a steady increase to US$11,639 million by September 2023. This recovery suggests enhanced retained earnings or possibly equity issuances contributing to the capital base.
- Debt to Equity Ratio
- The debt to equity ratio reflects the interplay between debt and equity changes. Initially, the ratio decreased from 1.12 in March 2018 to a low of 0.58 by December 2019, consistent with debt reduction and relatively stable equity. However, it rose markedly to 1.49 in December 2020 amid elevated debt and suppressed equity values. Thereafter, the ratio declined steadily, reaching 0.53 by the latest period, indicating improved leverage and a stronger equity position relative to debt.
- Overall Trends and Insights
- The data suggest a cycle of deleveraging from 2018 through 2019, followed by increased leverage through 2020 and early 2021. This may reflect strategic borrowing or market conditions affecting capital structure decisions. The recovery in equity and reduction in leverage post-2020 indicate a focus on strengthening the balance sheet. The steady decline in the debt to equity ratio in recent quarters reflects improved financial risk profiles and potential for increased financial flexibility.
Debt to Capital
Devon Energy Corp., debt to capital calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Sep 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term debt | 487) | 244) | 247) | 251) | 255) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 226) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 162) | 257) | 277) | 354) | |||||||
| Long-term debt | 5,675) | 6,169) | 6,175) | 6,189) | 6,196) | 6,461) | 6,471) | 6,482) | 6,492) | 6,502) | 7,042) | 4,298) | 4,297) | 4,296) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 5,786) | 5,785) | 5,791) | 5,790) | 9,628) | |||||||
| Total debt | 6,162) | 6,413) | 6,422) | 6,440) | 6,451) | 6,461) | 6,471) | 6,482) | 6,492) | 6,502) | 7,268) | 4,298) | 4,297) | 4,296) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 5,786) | 5,947) | 6,048) | 6,067) | 9,982) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity attributable to Devon | 11,639) | 11,021) | 10,977) | 11,167) | 10,873) | 10,090) | 9,300) | 9,262) | 8,924) | 8,399) | 8,353) | 2,885) | 3,023) | 3,227) | 3,919) | 5,802) | 6,542) | 6,994) | 7,857) | 9,186) | 8,898) | 8,014) | 8,905) | |||||||
| Total capital | 17,801) | 17,434) | 17,399) | 17,607) | 17,324) | 16,551) | 15,771) | 15,744) | 15,416) | 14,901) | 15,621) | 7,183) | 7,320) | 7,523) | 8,214) | 10,096) | 10,837) | 11,288) | 13,643) | 15,133) | 14,946) | 14,081) | 18,887) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to capital1 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.52 | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.53 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Capital, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chevron Corp. | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| ConocoPhillips | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.62 | 0.55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).
1 Q3 2023 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= 6,162 ÷ 17,801 = 0.35
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several key trends regarding the company's debt levels, total capital, and leverage ratio over the observed periods.
- Total Debt
- The total debt experienced significant fluctuations between March 2018 and September 2023. Initially, there was a sharp decline from 9982 million USD in March 2018 to approximately 4294 million USD by December 2019. This reduced level of debt was maintained relatively consistently through 2020, hovering around 4295 million USD. Beginning in March 2021, total debt rose substantially, peaking at 7268 million USD before gradually declining in subsequent quarters to 6162 million USD by September 2023. Overall, the debt level exhibited a downward trend from 2018 to 2019, followed by an increase in early 2021, and a moderate reduction thereafter.
- Total Capital
- Total capital showed a downward movement from 18887 million USD in March 2018 to a low point near 7183 million USD in December 2020. This was followed by a substantial recovery in 2021, with total capital rising sharply to 15744 million USD by December 2021. Subsequent periods showed a gradual upward trend, culminating at 17801 million USD in September 2023. The capital fluctuations suggest phases of capital restructuring or valuation changes, with significant capital increase activity post-2020.
- Debt to Capital Ratio
- The debt to capital ratio illustrates the company's leverage and how it evolved over time. Initially, the ratio decreased markedly from 0.53 in March 2018 to a low near 0.39 by December 2018, reflecting simultaneous debt reduction and capital declines. Starting in early 2020, the ratio increased steadily, peaking at 0.6 in December 2020, indicating increased leverage during that period. From 2021 onward, a consistent downward trend in the ratio is observed, declining to 0.35 by September 2023, suggesting improved capital structure management and lower leverage intensity over the most recent periods.
In summary, the company demonstrated active management of its leverage, significantly lowering debt levels between 2018 and 2019, encountering increased leverage through 2020 possibly due to market or operational factors, and then effectively restoring capital and reducing leverage ratios from 2021 onwards. The trend points to improved financial stability and capital efficiency in the later quarters.
Debt to Assets
Devon Energy Corp., debt to assets calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Sep 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term debt | 487) | 244) | 247) | 251) | 255) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 226) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 162) | 257) | 277) | 354) | |||||||
| Long-term debt | 5,675) | 6,169) | 6,175) | 6,189) | 6,196) | 6,461) | 6,471) | 6,482) | 6,492) | 6,502) | 7,042) | 4,298) | 4,297) | 4,296) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 5,786) | 5,785) | 5,791) | 5,790) | 9,628) | |||||||
| Total debt | 6,162) | 6,413) | 6,422) | 6,440) | 6,451) | 6,461) | 6,471) | 6,482) | 6,492) | 6,502) | 7,268) | 4,298) | 4,297) | 4,296) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 4,295) | 4,294) | 5,786) | 5,947) | 6,048) | 6,067) | 9,982) | |||||||
| Total assets | 24,241) | 23,355) | 23,420) | 23,721) | 23,557) | 23,194) | 21,778) | 21,025) | 21,057) | 20,065) | 20,457) | 9,912) | 10,326) | 10,357) | 11,144) | 13,717) | 14,394) | 16,649) | 18,077) | 19,566) | 20,172) | 29,159) | 29,316) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to assets1 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.21 | 0.34 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Assets, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chevron Corp. | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| ConocoPhillips | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).
1 Q3 2023 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= 6,162 ÷ 24,241 = 0.25
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data indicates several notable trends in the company's leverage and asset base over the examined periods.
- Total Debt
- Total debt saw a significant decline from approximately $9.98 billion at the end of Q1 2018 to about $4.3 billion in Q4 2020. Following this period, debt rose notably in early 2021, peaking around $7.27 billion in Q1 2021 before gradually decreasing again to approximately $6.16 billion by Q3 2023. This pattern suggests an initial strong deleveraging effort, followed by borrowing increases and subsequent repayment or balance stabilization.
- Total Assets
- Total assets demonstrated a declining trajectory from about $29.3 billion at end of Q1 2018 to under $10 billion by Q4 2020, indicating significant asset base contraction. However, starting from early 2021, assets rebounded sharply to over $21 billion and continued a moderate upward trend, reaching about $24.2 billion by Q3 2023. This pattern may reflect asset disposals or impairments initially, followed by acquisitions or asset appreciation in later periods.
- Debt to Assets Ratio
- The debt to assets ratio exhibited fluctuation that broadly mirrored the changes in total debt and assets. Initially, the ratio declined from 0.34 in Q1 2018 to around 0.21 in Q2 2018 but then rose to reach about 0.43 by Q4 2020 amid the falling asset base and steady debt levels. Subsequently, the ratio steadily declined to 0.25 by Q3 2023, suggesting improved leverage management and a stronger balance sheet as assets increased and debt decreased or stabilized during that period.
Overall, the data reflects a period of financial restructuring characterized by debt reduction and asset base contraction until late 2020, followed by a phase of asset growth and moderated leverage leading into 2023.
Financial Leverage
Devon Energy Corp., financial leverage calculation (quarterly data)
| Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Sep 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 24,241) | 23,355) | 23,420) | 23,721) | 23,557) | 23,194) | 21,778) | 21,025) | 21,057) | 20,065) | 20,457) | 9,912) | 10,326) | 10,357) | 11,144) | 13,717) | 14,394) | 16,649) | 18,077) | 19,566) | 20,172) | 29,159) | 29,316) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity attributable to Devon | 11,639) | 11,021) | 10,977) | 11,167) | 10,873) | 10,090) | 9,300) | 9,262) | 8,924) | 8,399) | 8,353) | 2,885) | 3,023) | 3,227) | 3,919) | 5,802) | 6,542) | 6,994) | 7,857) | 9,186) | 8,898) | 8,014) | 8,905) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial leverage1 | 2.08 | 2.12 | 2.13 | 2.12 | 2.17 | 2.30 | 2.34 | 2.27 | 2.36 | 2.39 | 2.45 | 3.44 | 3.42 | 3.21 | 2.84 | 2.36 | 2.20 | 2.38 | 2.30 | 2.13 | 2.27 | 3.64 | 3.29 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Leverage, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chevron Corp. | 1.60 | 1.59 | 1.60 | 1.62 | 1.64 | 1.68 | 1.70 | 1.72 | 1.77 | 1.82 | 1.83 | 1.82 | 1.69 | 1.67 | 1.64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| ConocoPhillips | 1.96 | 1.89 | 1.91 | 1.95 | 1.93 | 1.87 | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.98 | 1.93 | 1.94 | 2.10 | 2.05 | 2.00 | 2.08 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1.86 | 1.82 | 1.86 | 1.89 | 1.99 | 2.07 | 2.10 | 2.01 | 2.10 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.12 | 2.02 | 2.01 | 1.95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.42 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.67 | 2.98 | 3.69 | 4.01 | 4.38 | 4.34 | 4.31 | 4.25 | 3.83 | 3.25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).
1 Q3 2023 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Stockholders’ equity attributable to Devon
= 24,241 ÷ 11,639 = 2.08
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The analysis of the financial data over the given periods reveals several notable trends and developments in asset levels, equity, and leverage ratios.
- Total Assets (US$ in millions)
- From March 31, 2018, to December 31, 2020, total assets showed a generally declining trend, decreasing from 29,316 million US dollars to 9,912 million US dollars. The most pronounced decline occurred between June 30, 2018, and September 30, 2018, and continued steadily through 2020. However, starting in the first quarter of 2021, total assets rebounded substantially, rising from 20,457 million US dollars and maintaining an upward trajectory through September 30, 2023, ultimately reaching 24,241 million US dollars. This recovery phase signifies a renewal in the asset base, with moderate growth observed throughout 2022 and 2023.
- Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Devon (US$ in millions)
- Equity exhibited a fluctuating yet generally downward movement from March 31, 2018, when it stood at 8,905 million US dollars, through December 31, 2020, where it dipped to 2,885 million US dollars. After this low point, equity increased again starting March 31, 2021, rising steadily and peaking at 11,639 million US dollars by September 30, 2023. This recovery reflects improved net asset positions and potential retained earnings growth or capital infusions after a period of contraction.
- Financial Leverage (Ratio)
- The financial leverage ratio demonstrated considerable volatility throughout the period. Initially very high in early 2018 (3.29 to 3.64), the ratio dropped sharply by the end of 2018 and into 2019, reaching as low as 2.13 to 2.36. However, leverage increased significantly during 2020, peaking around 3.44 in December 2020. From 2021 onward, the financial leverage stabilized and exhibited a gradual declining trend, moving from 2.45 in early 2021 to 2.08 by September 30, 2023. This decrease in leverage after 2020 suggests a strengthening of equity relative to debt or a reduction in overall liabilities relative to equity.
In summary, the financial data suggest a period of contraction and asset reduction from 2018 through 2020, coupled with a weakening of equity and increased leverage, which may indicate financial stress or restructuring activities during that time. Beginning in 2021, the trends reversed with asset growth, equity strengthening, and decreasing leverage ratios, implying improved financial stability and capital structure management in more recent periods.