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- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
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The debt to equity ratio for the period examined demonstrates a generally increasing trend, punctuated by periods of relative stability. Initially, the ratio fluctuated within a relatively narrow range before exhibiting a more pronounced upward trajectory in the latter half of the analyzed timeframe.
- Initial Period (2005-2009)
- From 2005 to 2009, the debt to equity ratio experienced moderate increases, moving from 0.27 to 0.34. This suggests a gradual increase in the proportion of debt financing relative to equity financing during this period. While increases were observed, the ratio remained below 0.40 for most of this timeframe, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure.
- Period of Significant Increase (2010-2017)
- The period between 2010 and 2017 witnessed a more substantial increase in the debt to equity ratio, rising from 0.38 to 0.75. The most significant jump occurred between 2011 and 2012, increasing from 0.42 to 0.63. This indicates a strategic shift towards greater reliance on debt financing, potentially to fund expansion, acquisitions, or share repurchases. The ratio exceeded 0.60 and remained at elevated levels throughout this period.
- Stabilization and Subsequent Increase (2018-2025)
- Following the peak in 2017, the ratio experienced a slight decrease to 0.67 in 2018, followed by relative stability between 0.60 and 0.66 from 2018 to 2021. However, from 2021 to 2025, the ratio increased again, reaching 0.76 in 2022 and settling at 0.73 by 2025. This recent increase suggests a renewed trend towards increased leverage, potentially driven by evolving business needs or market conditions. The ratio consistently remained above 0.60 during this period.
Overall, the trend suggests a company that has become increasingly reliant on debt financing over the analyzed period. While the initial increases were moderate, the latter half of the timeframe demonstrates a more pronounced shift in capital structure. The recent stabilization followed by another increase warrants continued monitoring to assess the long-term implications for financial risk and flexibility.
Comparison to Competitors
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Health Care Equipment & Services)
Elevance Health Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (health care equipment & services)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Health Care)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).