Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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Based on: 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).
The analysis of the financial data from 2016 to 2020 reveals several notable trends in the composition of liabilities and stockholders’ equity.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities as a percentage of total liabilities and stockholders’ equity fluctuated during the period, starting at 40.04% in 2016, peaking at 45.27% in 2019, and then declining significantly to 36.77% in 2020. This decline was primarily influenced by a sharp reduction in debt payable within one year, which dropped from 10.04% in 2019 to 2.77% in 2020. Trade accounts payable remained relatively stable around 19-22% with a slight decrease in 2020, while accrued advertising, wages, rebates, and taxes stayed consistent with minor variations.
- Noncurrent Liabilities
- Noncurrent liabilities showed a gradual decrease from 58.77% in 2016 to 53.27% in 2019, followed by a notable increase to 58.11% in 2020. The reduction in noncurrent employee benefits from 8.91% in 2016 down to 4.93% in 2020 contributed to the earlier decline. However, deferred income taxes and other liabilities increased by 2020, reaching 4.13% and 4.10%, respectively, partially offsetting the decrease from employee benefits. Long-term debt, excluding debt payable within one year, remained relatively stable but increased in 2020 to 44.96%, the highest level in the years analyzed.
- Total Liabilities
- Total liabilities decreased steadily from 98.80% in 2016 to 93.78% in 2017 but then rose again near 100% in 2018 and 2019, declining to 94.88% in 2020. This pattern demonstrates some volatility in the balance between liabilities and equity, with a general trend towards a slightly lower overall reliance on liabilities by 2020 compared to earlier years.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- Stockholders’ equity exhibited considerable variability over the period. The total stockholders’ equity percentage rose from a minimal 0.80% in 2016 to 5.82% in 2017, dropped into negative territory at -0.32% in 2018, rose again to 1.27% in 2019, and finally reached 4.96% in 2020. Notably, Treasury stock showed a significant negative balance throughout all years, reflecting substantial share repurchases or holdings, which increased from -24.85% in 2016 to -29.25% in 2017 and fluctuated slightly thereafter. Retained earnings remained a significant positive component, ranging from about 40% to 44%, indicating sustained accumulated profits. Accumulated other comprehensive loss showed a reduction in the negative impact by 2020, improving from -23.79% in 2016 to -18.10%.
- Other Observations
- Current operating lease liabilities appeared by 2019 and slightly decreased by 2020, suggesting the recognition of lease obligations in accordance with changed accounting standards. Accrued restructuring liabilities steadily declined, indicating reduced restructuring costs over time. Dividends payable slightly decreased by 2020, aligning with a potential adjustment in dividend policy. Overall, the balance sheet structure reflects active management of both short-term and long-term obligations, with a trend toward reducing current debt and restructuring liabilities while maintaining consistent equity levels despite fluctuations in components.