HP Inc (HPQ)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jan 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 8,263,000 8,229,000 9,327,000 9,301,000 9,254,000 9,236,000 10,360,000 10,337,000 10,796,000 10,294,000 8,304,000 6,368,000 6,386,000 6,898,000 4,917,000 4,939,000 5,543,000 5,981,000 3,941,000 3,932,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 39,909,000 38,059,000 37,433,000 35,846,000 37,004,000 36,632,000 36,366,000 36,148,000 38,494,000 39,247,000 39,901,000 38,912,000 38,610,000 35,523,000 34,549,000 34,737,000 34,681,000 34,244,000 33,773,000 31,656,000
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.21 0.22 0.25 0.26 0.25 0.25 0.28 0.29 0.28 0.26 0.21 0.16 0.17 0.19 0.14 0.14 0.16 0.17 0.12 0.12

October 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $8,263,000K ÷ $39,909,000K
= 0.21

The debt-to-assets ratio of HP Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. The ratio has generally been within the range of 0.12 to 0.29, indicating the proportion of the company's assets financed by debt.

From January 2020 to October 2020, there was a slight increase in the debt-to-assets ratio from 0.12 to 0.16, suggesting a higher level of debt relative to assets during that period. Subsequently, from January 2021 to April 2022, there was a notable increase in the ratio from 0.14 to 0.28, indicating a significant surge in debt relative to assets.

However, there was a decrease in the debt-to-assets ratio from April 2022 to July 2023, where it declined from 0.28 to 0.25. This reduction suggests either a decrease in debt or an increase in assets during that period.

Overall, the trend in the debt-to-assets ratio for HP Inc indicates variations in the company's leverage levels and its ability to finance assets with debt. An increasing ratio could indicate higher financial risk, while a decreasing ratio may signify a stronger financial position with a lower reliance on debt for asset financing. It is important for stakeholders to monitor these changes to assess the company's financial health and risk profile.


Peer comparison

Oct 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
HP Inc
HPQ
0.21
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
HPE
0.00
International Business Machines
IBM
0.37

See also:

HP Inc Debt to Assets (Quarterly Data)