Pure Storage Inc (PSTG)

Financial leverage ratio

Feb 4, 2024 Feb 5, 2023 Feb 6, 2022 Jan 31, 2021 Feb 2, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,655,760 3,543,460 3,135,320 2,819,440 2,364,200
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,270,090 941,233 754,336 750,006 830,118
Financial leverage ratio 2.88 3.76 4.16 3.76 2.85

February 4, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $3,655,760K ÷ $1,270,090K
= 2.88

The financial leverage ratio of Pure Storage Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. As of February 4, 2024, the financial leverage ratio stands at 2.88, indicating a moderate level of leverage. Comparing this to the ratios of the previous years, we observe a decreasing trend from 3.76 in February 5, 2023, to 2.85 in February 2, 2020. This suggests that the company has been reducing its reliance on debt to finance its operations and investments over the last few years, which could imply a stronger financial position and reduced risk of financial distress. However, it is essential to further analyze the company's capital structure and overall financial health to fully assess the impact of this trend on its long-term sustainability and growth prospects.


Peer comparison

Feb 4, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Pure Storage Inc
PSTG
2.88
NetApp Inc
NTAP
8.63
Seagate Technology PLC
STX
Western Digital Corporation
WDC
2.24