The Gap, Inc. (GAP)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 1,490,000 | 1,488,000 | 1,486,000 | 1,484,000 | 2,216,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 3,264,000 | 2,595,000 | 2,233,000 | 2,722,000 | 2,614,000 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.46 | 0.57 | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.85 |
February 1, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,490,000K ÷ $3,264,000K
= 0.46
The debt-to-equity ratio of The Gap, Inc. has exhibited a declining trend over the past five years. Starting at 0.85 in January 30, 2021, the ratio decreased to 0.55 by January 29, 2022, indicating a reduction in the company's reliance on debt relative to equity. However, there was a slight increase to 0.67 by January 28, 2023, followed by a decrease to 0.57 by February 3, 2024. Most recently, as of February 1, 2025, the debt-to-equity ratio reached its lowest point at 0.46, suggesting that the company has been effectively managing its debt levels and enhancing its financial stability by relying more on equity financing.
Peer comparison
Feb 1, 2025