Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)

Financial leverage ratio

Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Feb 2, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Nov 3, 2023 Oct 31, 2023 Aug 4, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Feb 3, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 28, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 29, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 29, 2022 Jan 31, 2022
Total assets US$ in thousands 43,102,000 44,743,000 44,934,000 45,365,000 41,795,000 43,356,000 42,519,000 42,519,000 44,521,000 44,521,000 45,917,000 43,708,000 43,708,000 46,973,000 46,973,000 46,725,000 46,725,000 49,725,000 49,725,000 44,640,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands -14,231,000 -13,419,000 -13,763,000 -14,606,000 -15,050,000 -15,050,000 -15,147,000 -15,147,000 -14,732,000 -14,732,000 -14,710,000 -14,254,000 -14,254,000 -12,868,000 -12,868,000 -8,442,000 -8,442,000 -6,877,000 -6,877,000 -4,816,000
Financial leverage ratio

January 31, 2025 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $43,102,000K ÷ $-14,231,000K
= —

The financial leverage ratio for Lowe's Companies Inc for the periods provided (January 31, 2022, to January 31, 2025) is not available as indicated by the symbol "—". The financial leverage ratio is a measure that indicates the extent to which a company is using debt to finance its operations and projects. It reflects the proportion of a company's assets that are financed using debt rather than equity.

A high financial leverage ratio typically indicates that a company is relying more on debt to fund its operations, which can increase financial risk due to interest payments and potential default. Conversely, a low financial leverage ratio suggests a lower reliance on debt, which can imply a more stable financial position.

In the case of Lowe's Companies Inc, without the specific values for the financial leverage ratio, it is not possible to assess how the company's capital structure has evolved over the specified timeline. This ratio helps investors and analysts understand the risk associated with a company's debt levels and can provide insights into its overall financial health and stability.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Lowe's Companies Inc
LOW
Builders FirstSource Inc
BLDR
2.46
Floor & Decor Holdings Inc
FND
2.33
Home Depot Inc
HD
14.48

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Lowe's Companies Inc Financial Leverage (Quarterly Data)