Medtronic PLC (MDT)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21,700,000 | — | — | — | 21,100,000 | — | 20,100,000 | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 49,387,000 | 48,494,000 | 47,947,000 | 50,214,000 | 50,214,000 | 51,792,000 | 51,792,000 | 51,460,000 | 51,460,000 | 51,178,000 | 51,178,000 | 51,483,000 | 51,483,000 | 51,441,000 | 51,441,000 | 51,880,000 | 51,880,000 | 52,672,000 | 52,672,000 | 52,551,000 |
| 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 | 0.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.41 | 0.00 | 0.38 | 0.00 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $49,387,000K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio of Medtronic PLC shows fluctuations over the periods provided. The ratios range from 0.00 to 0.42, indicating that the company's financial structure has varied levels of debt relative to shareholders' equity. A lower ratio suggests that the company is using less debt to finance its operations compared to equity, which can be viewed positively as a lower financial risk. However, it is important to note that too low of a ratio may also indicate under-leverage, resulting in missed opportunities for leveraging debt for potential growth or tax benefits. On the other hand, a higher ratio signifies higher financial risk due to increased reliance on debt financing. Overall, consistent monitoring of the debt-to-equity ratio is essential to assess Medtronic PLC's financial health and risk management strategies.
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Jan 31, 2025