NuStar Energy Debt

NSDelisted Stock  USD 17.34  0.16  0.91%   
NuStar Energy LP holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.0. . NuStar Energy's financial risk is the risk to NuStar Energy stockholders that is caused by an increase in debt.

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

NuStar Energy's liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. NuStar Energy's cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps NuStar Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect NuStar Energy's stakeholders.
For most companies, including NuStar Energy, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for NuStar Energy LP, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, NuStar Energy's management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Given that NuStar Energy's debt-to-equity ratio measures a Company's obligations relative to the value of its net assets, it is usually used by traders to estimate the extent to which NuStar Energy is acquiring new debt as a mechanism of leveraging its assets. A high debt-to-equity ratio is generally associated with increased risk, implying that it has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. Another way to look at debt-to-equity ratios is to compare the overall debt load of NuStar Energy to its assets or equity, showing how much of the company assets belong to shareholders vs. creditors. If shareholders own more assets, NuStar Energy is said to be less leveraged. If creditors hold a majority of NuStar Energy's assets, the Company is said to be highly leveraged.
  
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NuStar Energy LP Debt to Cash Allocation

Many companies such as NuStar Energy, eventually find out that there is only so much market out there to be conquered, and adding the next product or service is only half as profitable per unit as their current endeavors. Eventually, the company will reach a point where cash flows are strong, and extra cash is available but not fully utilized. In this case, the company may start buying back its stock from the public or issue more dividends.
NuStar Energy LP reports 3.42 B of total liabilities with total debt to equity ratio (D/E) of 2.0, which is normal for its line of buisiness. NuStar Energy LP has a current ratio of 1.06, indicating that it may not be capable to disburse its debt commitments in time. Note however, debt could still be an excellent tool for NuStar to invest in growth at high rates of return.

NuStar Energy Assets Financed by Debt

Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the NuStar Energy's operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of NuStar Energy, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

NuStar Energy Corporate Bonds Issued

Understaning NuStar Energy Use of Financial Leverage

NuStar Energy's financial leverage ratio measures its total debt position, including all of its outstanding liabilities, and compares it to NuStar Energy's current equity. If creditors own a majority of NuStar Energy's assets, the company is considered highly leveraged. Understanding the composition and structure of NuStar Energy's outstanding bonds gives an idea of how risky it is and if it is worth investing in.
NuStar Energy L.P. engages in the terminalling, storage, and marketing of petroleum products in the United States and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Nustar Energy operates under Oil Gas Midstream classification in the United States and is traded on New York Stock Exchange. It employs 1267 people.
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What is Financial Leverage?

Financial leverage is the use of borrowed money (debt) to finance the purchase of assets with the expectation that the income or capital gain from the new asset will exceed the cost of borrowing. In most cases, the debt provider will limit how much risk it is ready to take and indicate a limit on the extent of the leverage it will allow. In the case of asset-backed lending, the financial provider uses the assets as collateral until the borrower repays the loan. In the case of a cash flow loan, the general creditworthiness of the company is used to back the loan. The concept of leverage is common in the business world. It is mostly used to boost the returns on equity capital of a company, especially when the business is unable to increase its operating efficiency and returns on total investment. Because earnings on borrowing are higher than the interest payable on debt, the company's total earnings will increase, ultimately boosting stockholders' profits.

Leverage and Capital Costs

The debt to equity ratio plays a role in the working average cost of capital (WACC). The overall interest on debt represents the break-even point that must be obtained to profitability in a given venture. Thus, WACC is essentially the average interest an organization owes on the capital it has borrowed for leverage. Let's say equity represents 60% of borrowed capital, and debt is 40%. This results in a financial leverage calculation of 40/60, or 0.6667. The organization owes 10% on all equity and 5% on all debt. That means that the weighted average cost of capital is (.4)(5) + (.6)(10) - or 8%. For every $10,000 borrowed, this organization will owe $800 in interest. Profit must be higher than 8% on the project to offset the cost of interest and justify this leverage.

Benefits of Financial Leverage

Leverage provides the following benefits for companies:
  • Leverage is an essential tool a company's management can use to make the best financing and investment decisions.
  • It provides a variety of financing sources by which the firm can achieve its target earnings.
  • Leverage is also an essential technique in investing as it helps companies set a threshold for the expansion of business operations. For example, it can be used to recommend restrictions on business expansion once the projected return on additional investment is lower than the cost of debt.
By borrowing funds, the firm incurs a debt that must be paid. But, this debt is paid in small installments over a relatively long period of time. This frees funds for more immediate use in the stock market. For example, suppose a company can afford a new factory but will be left with negligible free cash. In that case, it may be better to finance the factory and spend the cash on hand on inputs, labor, or even hold a significant portion as a reserve against unforeseen circumstances.

The Risk of Financial Leverage

The most obvious and apparent risk of leverage is that if price changes unexpectedly, the leveraged position can lead to severe losses. For example, imagine a hedge fund seeded by $50 worth of investor money. The hedge fund borrows another $50 and buys an asset worth $100, leading to a leverage ratio of 2:1. For the investor, this is neither good nor bad -- until the asset price changes. If the asset price goes up 10 percent, the investor earns $10 on $50 of capital, a net gain of 20 percent, and is very pleased with the increased gains from the leverage. However, if the asset price crashes unexpectedly, say by 30 percent, the investor loses $30 on $50 of capital, suffering a 60 percent loss. In other words, the effect of leverage is to increase the volatility of returns and increase the effects of a price change on the asset to the bottom line while increasing the chance for profit as well.