Calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Short-term borrowings and long-term debt1 | ÷ | Total Trane Technologies plc shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.79 | = | 4,836,300) | ÷ | 6,088,600) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.77 | = | 4,842,100) | ÷ | 6,255,900) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.82 | = | 5,272,100) | ÷ | 6,407,700) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.77 | = | 5,573,400) | ÷ | 7,267,600) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.58 | = | 4,091,300) | ÷ | 7,022,700) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.57 | = | 4,064,000) | ÷ | 7,140,300) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.61 | = | 4,070,200) | ÷ | 6,643,800) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.73 | = | 4,239,000) | ÷ | 5,816,700) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.71 | = | 4,224,400) | ÷ | 5,987,400) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.50 | = | 3,521,200) | ÷ | 7,068,900) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.45 | = | 3,233,000) | ÷ | 7,147,800) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.53 | = | 3,642,600) | ÷ | 6,924,300) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.46 | = | 3,683,900) | ÷ | 7,964,300) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.58 | = | 4,096,600) | ÷ | 7,101,800) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.77 | = | 5,124,100) | ÷ | 6,661,400) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.18 | = | 1,453,700) | ÷ | 7,907,900) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.37 | = | 1,984,600) | ÷ | 5,404,800) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.37 | = | 2,117,000) | ÷ | 5,762,000) |
Based on: 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 thousands
The leverage profile exhibits distinct phases of volatility and stabilization, characterized by a general upward shift in the debt-to-equity ratio over the seventeen-year period. While the capital structure was conservatively managed in the mid-2000s, subsequent cycles indicate an increased reliance on borrowed capital relative to shareholders' equity.
- Early Leverage Volatility (2005–2008)
- A period of significant fluctuation is observed in the early years. The debt-to-equity ratio declined from 0.37 in 2005 to a period low of 0.18 in 2007. This was followed by a sharp inflection point in 2008, where short-term borrowings and long-term debt surged from $1.45 billion to $5.12 billion, resulting in the ratio spiking to 0.77.
- Mid-Term Stabilization and Fluctuations (2009–2017)
- Following the 2008 peak, the leverage ratio experienced a period of moderation, fluctuating between 0.45 and 0.58 from 2009 through 2013. A secondary increase occurred in 2014 and 2015, with the ratio rising to 0.71 and 0.73 respectively, driven by debt levels exceeding $4.2 billion. The ratio subsequently normalized to between 0.57 and 0.61 from 2016 to 2018.
- Recent Capital Structure Trends (2019–2022)
- The most recent data indicates a trend toward higher sustained leverage. The debt-to-equity ratio peaked at 0.82 in 2020 and remained elevated at 0.79 by the end of 2022. This trend is attributed to a combination of total debt remaining near $4.8 billion and a gradual contraction in total shareholders' equity, which declined from $7.27 billion in 2018 to $6.09 billion in 2022.
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Comparison to Competitors
| Trane Technologies plc | Boeing Co. | Caterpillar Inc. | Eaton Corp. plc | GE Aerospace | Honeywell International Inc. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | RTX Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.79 | — | 2.33 | 0.51 | 0.89 | 1.17 | 1.68 | 0.44 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.77 | — | 2.29 | 0.52 | 0.87 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.82 | — | 2.42 | 0.54 | 2.11 | 1.28 | 2.02 | 0.44 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.77 | — | 2.58 | 0.52 | 3.21 | 0.87 | 4.05 | 1.04 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.58 | 40.85 | 2.60 | 0.47 | 3.55 | 0.89 | 9.04 | 1.18 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.57 | 31.32 | 2.55 | 0.45 | 2.09 | 1.04 | — | 0.93 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.61 | 12.18 | 2.80 | 0.56 | 1.80 | 0.81 | 9.45 | 0.87 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.73 | 1.57 | 2.57 | 0.56 | 2.02 | 0.66 | 4.62 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.71 | 1.05 | 2.35 | 0.57 | 2.85 | 0.49 | 1.81 | 0.63 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.50 | 0.65 | 1.81 | 0.57 | 2.93 | 0.51 | 1.25 | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.45 | 1.77 | 2.29 | 0.72 | 3.37 | 0.58 | 157.90 | 0.90 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.53 | 3.52 | 2.69 | 0.51 | 3.89 | 0.70 | 6.45 | 0.47 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.46 | 4.49 | 2.63 | 0.47 | 4.02 | 0.62 | 1.35 | 0.48 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.58 | 6.07 | 3.62 | 0.51 | 4.35 | 0.86 | 1.22 | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.77 | — | 5.84 | 0.68 | 5.00 | 1.17 | 1.24 | 0.72 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.18 | 0.91 | 3.20 | 0.66 | 4.45 | 0.83 | 0.44 | 0.43 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.37 | 2.01 | 3.98 | 0.63 | 3.85 | 0.52 | 0.64 | 0.46 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.37 | 0.97 | 3.05 | 0.65 | 3.39 | 0.45 | 0.61 | 0.48 |
Based on: 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 (Capital Goods)
| Trane Technologies plc | Capital Goods | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.79 | 1.33 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.77 | 1.26 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.82 | 1.75 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.77 | 2.08 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.58 | 2.03 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.57 | 1.74 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.61 | 1.60 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.73 | 1.64 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.71 | 2.06 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.50 | 2.00 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.45 | 2.56 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.53 | 3.04 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.46 | 3.10 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.58 | 3.46 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.77 | 4.19 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.18 | 3.21 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.37 | 3.02 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.37 | 2.53 |
Based on: 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 (Industrials)
| Trane Technologies plc | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.79 | 1.42 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.77 | 1.37 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.82 | 1.82 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.77 | 1.82 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.58 | 1.85 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.57 | 1.65 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.61 | 1.54 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.73 | 1.51 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.71 | 1.89 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.50 | 1.79 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.45 | 2.29 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.53 | 2.60 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.46 | 2.68 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.58 | 3.01 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.77 | 3.54 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.18 | 2.73 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.37 | 2.49 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.37 | 2.42 |
Based on: 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).