Macy’s Inc (M)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 2,706,000 2,555,000 3,254,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 16,246,000 16,866,000 17,590,000 17,706,000 21,172,000
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.17 0.15 0.18 0.00 0.00

February 3, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $2,706,000K ÷ $16,246,000K
= 0.17

The debt-to-assets ratio of Macy’s Inc has shown fluctuation over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year, as of Feb 3, 2024, the ratio increased to 0.17 compared to 0.15 in the previous year. This indicates that the company's level of debt in relation to its total assets has slightly increased.

In the fiscal year ending Jan 29, 2022, the ratio was 0.18, reflecting a higher level of debt relative to assets compared to the two most recent years. Additionally, in the fiscal years ending Jan 30, 2021, and Feb 1, 2020, the ratio was 0.00, suggesting that the company had either no debt or a negligible amount in relation to its assets in those periods.

Overall, the trend in Macy’s Inc debt-to-assets ratio over the past five years shows variability, with a recent uptick in the ratio indicating a slightly higher reliance on debt financing compared to the prior year. Monitoring this ratio is essential for assessing the company's leverage and financial risk.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Macy’s Inc
M
0.17
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
0.00
Kohls Corp
KSS
0.12