Clariant Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 4/6

Clariant has a total shareholder equity of CHF2.4B and total debt of CHF1.8B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 78.3%. Its total assets and total liabilities are CHF6.4B and CHF4.0B respectively. Clariant's EBIT is CHF389.0M making its interest coverage ratio 6.3. It has cash and short-term investments of CHF470.0M.

Key information

78.3%

Debt to equity ratio

CHF 1.84b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio6.3x
CashCHF 470.00m
EquityCHF 2.35b
Total liabilitiesCHF 4.01b
Total assetsCHF 6.36b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Clariant AG (VTX:CLN)

Nov 27
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Clariant AG (VTX:CLN)

It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With Clariant AG (VTX:CLN)

Nov 09
It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With Clariant AG (VTX:CLN)

Clariant's (VTX:CLN) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively

Aug 07
Clariant's (VTX:CLN) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Clariant AG's (VTX:CLN) Low P/S

Jul 17
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Clariant AG's (VTX:CLN) Low P/S

What Is Clariant AG's (VTX:CLN) Share Price Doing?

Apr 23
What Is Clariant AG's (VTX:CLN) Share Price Doing?

Increases to Clariant AG's (VTX:CLN) CEO Compensation Might Cool off for now

Apr 03
Increases to Clariant AG's (VTX:CLN) CEO Compensation Might Cool off for now

An Intrinsic Calculation For Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) Suggests It's 50% Undervalued

Nov 22
An Intrinsic Calculation For Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) Suggests It's 50% Undervalued

Clariant (VTX:CLN) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Oct 31
Clariant (VTX:CLN) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Clariant (VTX:CLN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jul 30
Clariant (VTX:CLN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Clariant AG (VTX:CLN)?

May 12
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Clariant AG (VTX:CLN)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Clariant (VTX:CLN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Apr 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That Clariant (VTX:CLN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Should You Think About Buying Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) Now?

Dec 23
Should You Think About Buying Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) Now?

We Think Clariant (VTX:CLN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 05
We Think Clariant (VTX:CLN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Why Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) Could Be Worth Watching

Sep 23
Why Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) Could Be Worth Watching

Is It Time To Consider Buying Clariant AG (VTX:CLN)?

May 17
Is It Time To Consider Buying Clariant AG (VTX:CLN)?

At CHF17.29, Is It Time To Put Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) On Your Watch List?

Feb 15
At CHF17.29, Is It Time To Put Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) On Your Watch List?

Should You Think About Buying Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) Now?

Nov 07
Should You Think About Buying Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) Now?

Is Clariant (VTX:CLN) Using Too Much Debt?

Oct 03
Is Clariant (VTX:CLN) Using Too Much Debt?

Should You Investigate Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) At CHF18.84?

Aug 01
Should You Investigate Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) At CHF18.84?

Here's Why Clariant (VTX:CLN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

May 20
Here's Why Clariant (VTX:CLN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Why Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) Could Be Worth Watching

Apr 29
Why Clariant AG (VTX:CLN) Could Be Worth Watching

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: CLN's short term assets (CHF2.3B) exceed its short term liabilities (CHF1.5B).

Long Term Liabilities: CLN's short term assets (CHF2.3B) do not cover its long term liabilities (CHF2.5B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: CLN's net debt to equity ratio (58.3%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: CLN's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 80.8% to 78.3% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: CLN's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (24.7%).

Interest Coverage: CLN's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (6.3x coverage).


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Company Analysis2024/12/22 09:32
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Martin SchneeAlphaValue
Gerhard SchwarzBaader Helvea Equity Research
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