Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30).
The capital structure exhibits a gradual shift toward higher leverage over the six-year period ending September 30, 2022. Total liabilities increased from 51.81% of total liabilities and equity in 2017 to 58.39% in 2022, while total equity declined from 48.19% to 41.61% during the same interval.
- Current Liabilities Trends
- A significant expansion in current liabilities is observed, rising from 14.70% in 2017 to 24.39% in 2022. This growth is primarily driven by an increase in client incentives, which more than doubled from 3.07% to 7.13%. Additionally, accrued liabilities saw a notable increase from 1.66% to 4.36%, contributing to the overall rise in short-term obligations.
- Non-Current Liabilities and Debt Profile
- Long-term debt, excluding current maturities, remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 23.05% and 26.04%. Deferred tax liabilities showed a consistent downward trend, decreasing from 8.80% in 2017 to 6.24% in 2022. Non-current liabilities as a percentage of the total balance sheet remained broadly consistent, ending 2022 at 34.00% compared to 37.11% in 2017.
- Equity Composition and Retained Earnings
- Accumulated income demonstrates a steady upward trajectory, increasing from 13.99% in 2017 to 18.85% in 2022, indicating consistent profitability. Conversely, convertible participating preferred stock declined sharply from 8.13% to 2.72%, suggesting a systematic reduction or redemption of preferred shares. Common stock and additional paid-in capital remained relatively stable, hovering around 22-24% for most of the period.
- Comprehensive Income and Currency Impact
- Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) experienced significant volatility, shifting from a positive 1.29% in 2017 to a negative 2.77% in 2022. This decline is closely correlated with foreign currency translation adjustments, which moved from a positive 1.35% in 2017 to a negative 2.94% in 2022, reflecting the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on the total equity position.
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