Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
Financial leverage ratio
Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 26, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | ||
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Total assets | US$ in thousands | 12,560,900 | 12,519,200 | 11,355,500 | 12,965,600 | 11,323,000 | 11,358,200 | 11,358,200 | 11,322,100 | 11,322,100 | 11,269,200 | 11,269,200 | 10,241,500 | 10,241,500 | 10,075,400 | 10,075,400 | 10,025,300 | 10,025,300 | 10,014,500 | 10,014,500 | 11,673,200 |
Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,203,000 | 2,070,900 | 2,143,700 | 2,242,500 | 2,242,500 | 2,180,900 | 2,180,900 | 2,039,700 | 2,039,700 | 2,148,000 | 2,148,000 | 2,201,500 | 2,201,500 | 2,043,900 | 2,043,900 | 2,020,900 | 2,020,900 | 2,064,100 | 2,064,100 | 2,198,200 |
Financial leverage ratio | 5.70 | 6.05 | 5.30 | 5.78 | 5.05 | 5.21 | 5.21 | 5.55 | 5.55 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 4.65 | 4.65 | 4.93 | 4.93 | 4.96 | 4.96 | 4.85 | 4.85 | 5.31 |
February 28, 2025 calculation
Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $12,560,900K ÷ $2,203,000K
= 5.70
The financial leverage ratio of Darden Restaurants Inc fluctuated over the period from May 31, 2022, to February 28, 2025. The ratio ranged from a low of 4.65 to a high of 6.05, with the latest reported ratio being 5.70 as of February 28, 2025. This indicates that the company's reliance on debt to finance its operations and growth has varied over time. A higher financial leverage ratio suggests a higher level of debt in relation to equity, which can increase financial risk but also potentially amplify returns for shareholders. Conversely, a lower ratio signifies a lower level of debt relative to equity, indicating a more conservative capital structure. It is essential for investors and analysts to monitor changes in the financial leverage ratio to assess the company's risk profile and financial stability.
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Feb 28, 2025