Leverage Analysis Stories

The company, Smart Share Global, has reported total liabilities of 10.62 million, with a debt to equity ratio (D/E) of 0.05. This might suggest that Smart Share is not fully capitalizing on financial leverage. With a current ratio of 2.74, Smart Share Global demonstrates a strong position to meet its debt obligations on time.

Plus Therapeutics currently holds $5.64 million in liabilities with a Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.53, which is roughly average when compared to similar companies. The company has a current ratio of 2.75, suggesting that it has sufficient liquidity to meet its financial obligations as they come due. While debt can be a useful tool for Plus Therapeutics, it can also present challenges if the company struggles to repay it, either through raising new capital or generating free cash flow.

As we approach the September payouts, Navios Maritime Partners, a key player in the Marine Shipping industry, presents a potentially lucrative investment opportunity. Despite reporting a loss in free cash flow of 104.2M and net interest income of 82.2M, the company has demonstrated robust financial health with a total stockholder equity of 2.3B and cash and short-term investments amounting to 157.8M. The company's total current liabilities stand at 617.7M, with short and long-term debt totaling 1.2B.

ImmunityBio currently holds liabilities amounting to $723.77 million. The company's current ratio stands at 0.3, suggesting that it has a negative working capital and may struggle to meet its financial obligations when they are due. While debt can provide temporary relief for ImmunityBio, issues may arise if the company encounters difficulties in paying it off, either through raising new capital or generating free cash flow.

Bright Scholar Education, a prominent player in the Education & Training Services industry, offers a compelling opportunity for long-term investment. Despite a challenging financial year marked by a loss before tax of $60.8 million, the company's robust financial structure, characterized by a total stockholder equity of $2.2 billion, provides a solid foundation for future growth. With total liabilities standing at $3.1 billion, the company's leverage is substantial, but manageable given its significant end period cash flow of $857.8 million.

Local Bounti Corp currently has liabilities amounting to 120.08 million, with a Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 1.07. This ratio is approximately average when compared to similar companies. The company's current ratio stands at 2.2, indicating that it has sufficient liquidity to meet its financial obligations as they come due.

Local Bounti Corp (USA Stocks: LOCL), a player in the Farm Products industry, is currently in a significant debt position. As of September, the company has a long-term debt of 119.8M, which is a substantial figure considering its total assets of 278.7M. This debt has led to a net interest income loss of 16.7M, further impacting the company's financial health.

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RYTM), a prominent player in the Biotechnology industry, is in the spotlight as we move into September. Despite posting a net income loss of $181.1M and a free cash flow deficit of $177.7M, the company's robust financial health is evident in its total stockholder equity of $264.3M, outweighing its total liabilities of $118.2M. The company's change in cash stands at an impressive $68.4M, while the naive expected forecast value is set at 26.15.

Powell Industries, a leader in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry, has been demonstrating a strong financial performance, even amidst a modest market downturn. With a total revenue of 532.6M, an income before tax of 9.8M, and a solid net tangible assets of 296.2M, the company's robust financial health is evident. From a leverage perspective, Powell's prudent management of capital is noteworthy, with capital expenditures at a minimal 2.5M and deferred long-term liabilities at a manageable 7.7M.

Powell Industries currently has $2.32 million in liabilities, with a Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.01. This may suggest that Powell Industries is not fully leveraging its borrowing potential. The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue generated for every dollar of assets reported by a company.