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Calculation
SLB N.V., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
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Based on: 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).
1 US$ in millions
The financial data reveals several notable trends and patterns over the examined period.
- Short-term borrowings and long-term debt
- The company's total debt shows an overall increasing trend from 2005 to approximately 2014, rising from approximately $4.4 billion to a peak near $19 billion. From 2015 onwards, debt levels exhibit some volatility but generally trend downwards, declining to about $12 billion by 2024. This indicates an initial period of increased leverage followed by a gradual reduction in borrowing.
- Total stockholders’ equity
- Equity capital experiences substantial growth from 2005, increasing significantly until 2010, where it nearly doubles compared to 2005 levels. From 2010 to 2018, equity remains relatively stable though with some fluctuation. However, from 2018 to 2020, there is a sharp decline in equity, dropping by almost half. Subsequently, equity recovers moderately and gradually improves through 2024, reaching over $21 billion, though not yet returning to earlier highs.
- Debt to equity ratio
- This ratio illustrates the relationship between debt and equity. Between 2005 and 2010, it decreases from 0.58 to a low near 0.26, reflecting stronger equity growth relative to debt increases. From 2010 to 2015, the ratio fluctuates modestly around 0.3 to 0.5. Notably, in 2020, the ratio sharply spikes to 1.4, indicative of a substantial increase in debt or a decrease in equity. Following this peak, the ratio declines steadily to about 0.57 by 2024, suggesting an improvement in financial leverage and balance sheet strength.
In summary, the company experienced a phase of growing debt and substantially increasing equity until about 2010, resulting in a strengthened equity position and lower leverage. After 2018, equity weakened considerably, which, coupled with sustained debt levels, caused a significant spike in leverage by 2020. Since then, efforts appear to have been made to reduce debt and restore equity, improving the debt to equity ratio and stabilizing the capital structure.
Comparison to Industry (Energy)
SLB N.V., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (energy)
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Based on: 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).