ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG)

Financial leverage ratio

May 31, 2024 May 26, 2024 May 31, 2023 May 28, 2023 May 31, 2022
Total assets US$ in thousands 20,862,300 20,862,300 22,052,600 22,052,600 22,435,100
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 8,440,400 8,440,400 8,736,800 8,736,800 8,787,700
Financial leverage ratio 2.47 2.47 2.52 2.52 2.55

May 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $20,862,300K ÷ $8,440,400K
= 2.47

The financial leverage ratio of ConAgra Foods Inc has shown a relatively stable trend over the past few years. It decreased from 2.55 as of May 31, 2022, to 2.47 as of May 31, 2024. This indicates that the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations has slightly decreased, which could be a positive sign of improved financial health. However, it's important to note that a financial leverage ratio of 2.47 still suggests that ConAgra Foods Inc has a moderate level of debt in its capital structure. Overall, this stable trend in the financial leverage ratio reflects a prudent approach to managing the company's debt levels.