Guess? Inc. (GES)
Debt-to-capital ratio
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 550,407 | 684,940 | 684,940 | 534,113 | 534,113 |
| Debt-to-capital ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $550,407K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio for Guess? Inc. has been consistently reported as 0.00 for the periods ending on January 28, 2023, January 31, 2023, January 31, 2024, February 3, 2024, and January 31, 2025. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00 indicates that the company has no debt in its capital structure during these periods. This implies that Guess? Inc. is primarily funded through equity rather than debt financing. It suggests a relatively lower financial risk as the company is not relying on borrowed funds to finance its operations and investments. However, it is important to note that while a low debt-to-capital ratio can be favorable, it may also indicate missed opportunities for leveraging debt for potential growth or tax benefits.