ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG)
Financial leverage ratio
| May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 20,933,900 | 20,862,300 | 20,862,300 | 22,052,600 | 22,052,600 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 8,932,700 | 8,440,400 | 8,440,400 | 8,736,800 | 8,736,800 |
| Financial leverage ratio | 2.34 | 2.47 | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.52 |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $20,933,900K ÷ $8,932,700K
= 2.34
The financial leverage ratio of ConAgra Foods Inc demonstrates a pattern of slight fluctuations over the observed period. As of May 28 and May 31, 2023, the ratio was consistent at 2.52, indicating a stable leverage position during this timeframe. Moving into the subsequent period, the ratio experienced a marginal decline to 2.47 by May 26 and May 31, 2024, suggesting a modest reduction in the company's reliance on debt financing. This downward trend continued into the forecasted period, with the ratio decreasing further to 2.34 as of May 31, 2025.
Overall, the data reflects a gradual trend toward decreased financial leverage, which could indicate an intentional strategy to reduce debt levels or improve the company's solvency profile. The consistent decline over the one-year span suggests increased financial stability and a potential shift towards a more conservative capital structure.
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May 31, 2025