Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 4,388,000 4,862,000 4,854,000 6,366,000 5,487,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 5,463,000 5,494,000 6,026,000 11,571,000 10,125,000
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.80 0.88 0.81 0.55 0.54

February 3, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $4,388,000K ÷ $5,463,000K
= 0.80

The debt-to-assets ratio of Bath & Body Works Inc. has fluctuated over the past five years. As of February 3, 2024, the ratio stood at 0.80, indicating that 80% of the company's assets were financed through debt. This represents a decrease from the previous year when the ratio was 0.88. The trend over the past five years shows some variability, with the ratio peaking at 0.88 in January 2023 but generally staying within a moderate range.

A higher debt-to-assets ratio suggests that the company relies more on debt to finance its operations and investments, which could increase financial risk. Conversely, a lower ratio indicates a more conservative approach with less reliance on debt financing. In Bath & Body Works' case, the ratio has been relatively stable in recent years, signaling a balance between debt and assets in the company's capital structure. It would be important to monitor future changes in this ratio to assess the company's financial health and risk profile.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Bath & Body Works Inc.
BBWI
0.80
Victoria's Secret & Co
VSCO
0.24