Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data
Generac Holdings Inc., common-size consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31).
A systemic shift in the capital structure is evident between March 2017 and June 2022, characterized by a substantial transition from debt-heavy financing toward a more equity-driven foundation. Total liabilities decreased from 75.69% of total liabilities and stockholders' equity to 54.27% over the observed period, while total stockholders' equity expanded from 22.51% to 44.21%.
- Long-Term Debt Reduction
- The most significant change in the liability structure is the consistent decline of long-term borrowings and finance lease obligations. This item dropped from 53.98% in March 2017 to 23.51% by June 2022, indicating a concerted effort toward deleveraging and a reduction in long-term financial risk.
- Growth in Retained Earnings
- The increase in stockholders' equity was primarily driven by a steady rise in retained earnings, which grew from 25.14% to 40.39%. This trend reflects sustained profitability and the reinvestment of earnings back into the business, which has strengthened the overall solvency position.
- Current Liability Dynamics
- While total liabilities declined, current liabilities exhibited more volatility, generally fluctuating between 16% and 25%. Accounts payable showed a relative increase, rising from 8.54% in early 2017 to a peak of 14.91% in September 2021, before settling at 11.22% in June 2022, suggesting shifts in working capital management and supplier payment cycles.
- Equity Composition and Treasury Stock
- The relative impact of treasury stock as a percentage of the total capital structure decreased from -14.12% to -8.68%. Similarly, additional paid-in capital saw a gradual decline from 24.21% to 17.68%, as retained earnings became the dominant component of the equity base.
- Other Long-Term Obligations
- Deferred income taxes and operating lease liabilities remained relatively stable but showed a slight increase in their proportion of the balance sheet over time. Operating lease and other long-term liabilities rose from 3.33% to 6.58%, reflecting a larger relative footprint of these obligations as long-term debt was paid down.
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