Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 0 58,271 449,287 418,500 224,100
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,617,280 2,524,620 2,101,590 2,339,530 1,731,600
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.02 0.18 0.15 0.11

February 3, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $0K ÷ ($0K + $2,617,280K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio of Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc has shown a notable fluctuation over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year, as of February 3, 2024, the company reported a debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00, indicating that there was no debt relative to the total capital structure. This represents a significant improvement from the previous year, when the ratio was 0.02.

Looking back further, the trend demonstrates some variability in the company's capital structure. In fiscal year 2023, the ratio was 0.18, indicating a higher reliance on debt to finance its operations compared to the more recent years. In fiscal year 2022 and 2021, the company maintained ratios of 0.15 and 0.11, respectively, showing a relatively stable debt-to-capital position during those periods.

Overall, the downward trend in the debt-to-capital ratio over the past few years suggests that Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc has been reducing its debt levels in relation to its total capital, which can be seen as a positive sign of financial health and stability. This indicates that the company may be managing its capital structure prudently, potentially reducing financial risk and improving its overall financial position.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc
DKS
0.00
Academy Sports Outdoors Inc
ASO
0.20
ODP Corp
ODP
0.00