Guess? Inc. (GES)
Debt-to-equity 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-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $550,407K
= 0.00
Based on the provided data, Guess? Inc. has consistently maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 from January 28, 2023, to January 31, 2025. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that the company has no long-term debt relative to its equity during this period. This implies that Guess? Inc. has been primarily relying on equity financing, rather than debt, to fund its operations and growth. A low or zero debt-to-equity ratio can be viewed positively as it signifies a lower financial risk and a stronger financial position for the company. It suggests that Guess? Inc. has a conservative approach to managing its capital structure and may have a lower interest expense burden, which can lead to improved profitability and financial stability.