Autodesk Inc (ADSK)

Financial leverage ratio

		Jan 31, 2025	Jan 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 31, 2022	Jan 31, 2021
Total assets	US$ in thousands	10,833,000	9,912,000	9,438,000	8,606,800	7,279,800
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	2,621,000	1,855,000	1,145,000	849,100	965,500
Financial leverage ratio		4.13	5.34	8.24	10.14	7.54

January 31, 2025 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $10,833,000K ÷ $2,621,000K
= 4.13

Autodesk Inc's financial leverage ratio has shown fluctuations over the five-year period from January 31, 2021, to January 31, 2025. The ratio increased from 7.54 in January 2021 to 10.14 in January 2022, indicating a higher level of financial leverage during that period. However, in the subsequent years, the ratio decreased to 8.24 in January 2023, further dropping to 5.34 in January 2024, and then to 4.13 in January 2025.

These changes in the financial leverage ratio suggest varying levels of reliance on debt financing by Autodesk Inc over the years. A higher ratio typically indicates higher financial risk due to increased debt obligations, while a lower ratio may signal a more conservative capital structure with less debt financing.

It is important for stakeholders to closely monitor changes in the financial leverage ratio to assess the company's risk profile and overall financial health.