Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 4,364,840 | 4,348,420 | 4,031,640 | 4,219,810 | 4,232,080 | 4,232,080 | 3,525,850 | 3,525,850 | 3,533,480 | 3,533,480 | 3,320,080 | 3,148,800 | 3,148,800 | 3,039,200 | 3,039,200 | 2,857,800 | 2,668,050 | 2,668,050 | 2,740,050 | 2,740,050 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 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 ÷ $4,364,840K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio for Lululemon Athletica Inc. has consistently remained at 0.00 across multiple reporting periods from January 30, 2022, to January 31, 2025. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that the company has no debt or a very minimal amount of debt relative to its equity. This suggests that Lululemon is primarily finance through equity financing rather than debt financing.
A low or zero debt-to-equity ratio can be a positive indicator, as it signifies a lower financial risk for the company since it is not heavily reliant on borrowing to fund its operations or growth. It also indicates a strong financial position and stability, as the company has a healthy balance between its debt and equity components.
However, it's important to note that while a low debt-to-equity ratio is generally favorable, it may also indicate that the company is not leveraging debt to potentially benefit from higher returns on investment. Additionally, this ratio does not provide information about the cost of debt or the company's ability to service its existing debt obligations.
Overall, Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s consistent 0.00 debt-to-equity ratio suggests a balanced and conservative approach to its capital structure, with minimal reliance on debt financing for its operations and growth.
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Jan 31, 2025