Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data
Teradyne Inc., common-size consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31).
The capital structure reflects a significant long-term shift toward equity financing and a systematic reduction in overall leverage. Total liabilities decreased from 43.81% of the total balance sheet in March 2019 to 25.01% by March 2024. Conversely, shareholders' equity grew from 56.19% to 74.99% over the same period, indicating a strengthened solvency position and a reduced reliance on external debt.
- Debt Reduction and Long-term Liabilities
- A substantial contraction in long-term debt is observed, falling from 14.66% in early 2019 to 1.51% by October 2022, after which it ceased to be a significant component of the balance sheet. This trend contributed to the overall decline in long-term liabilities, which dropped from 26.92% in March 2019 to 8.75% in March 2024. The elimination of long-term debt suggests a strategic move toward a debt-free or low-debt capital structure.
- Retained Earnings and Profitability
- There is a notable transition in retained earnings, moving from an accumulated deficit of -8.24% in March 2019 to a positive balance of 21.41% by March 2024. The deficit was eliminated by June 2020, after which retained earnings grew consistently. This trajectory reflects sustained quarterly profitability and the accumulation of earnings within the company rather than through external capital injections.
- Current Liability Dynamics
- Current liabilities have remained relatively stable as a percentage of the total balance sheet, starting at 16.89% in March 2019 and ending at 16.25% in March 2024. While some volatility occurred—peaking at 24.63% in July 2021—the components remained consistent. Accounts payable generally fluctuated between 3.66% and 5.23%, while accrued employees' compensation and withholdings showed seasonal volatility, typically ranging between 3.40% and 6.66%.
- Operational Obligations
- Deferred revenue and customer advances exhibited a gradual decline from a peak of 4.68% in July 2022 to 2.93% in March 2024. Long-term operating lease liabilities showed a slight upward trend, increasing from 1.45% in March 2019 to 1.92% in March 2024, suggesting a modest increase in the relative weight of lease obligations compared to other funding sources.
Overall, the financial position evolved from a moderately leveraged state with an accumulated deficit to a highly equity-funded structure with significant retained earnings. The aggressive reduction of long-term debt and the steady increase in equity indicate a lowered risk profile and increased internal financial stability.
AI Ask an analyst for more
Hi, I’m an AI-powered financial analyst at Stock Analysis on Net.
How can I help you?