Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 23, 2020 Jun 30, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 470,018 456,102 462,400 446,386 443,054 416,354 406,271 395,418 395,116 403,495 402,765 400,415 435,600 443,279 443,532 413,933 407,321 417,692 417,692 421,578
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

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $470,018K
= 0.00

The debt-to-equity ratio of Shake Shack Inc has remained consistently at 0.00 from June 30, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt financing during this period to fund its operations or growth initiatives. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 suggests that the company is relying solely on equity to finance its operations, which could be viewed positively by investors and creditors as it signifies a lower financial risk and a strong financial position. However, it's also important to note that while a low debt-to-equity ratio is favorable, it may limit the company's ability to take advantage of leverage for potential growth opportunities. Overall, maintaining a consistent debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 demonstrates a cautious financial strategy by Shake Shack Inc.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
0.00
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SBUX
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WEN
0.00