Skechers USA Inc (SKX)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 242,944 216,488 263,445 679,415 49,183
Total assets US$ in thousands 7,547,350 6,893,490 6,491,280 5,812,370 4,892,940
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.12 0.01

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $242,944K ÷ $7,547,350K
= 0.03

The debt-to-assets ratio of Skechers U S A, Inc. has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the ratio stands at 0.04, indicating that the company's debt level in proportion to its total assets is relatively low. This suggests that Skechers U S A, Inc. relies less on debt financing to fund its operations and investments, which can be viewed positively by investors and creditors.

Comparing this to the trend over the previous years, there was a slight decrease from the 0.05 ratio reported in 2022 and 2021. This reduction in the debt-to-assets ratio may signify that the company has been effectively managing its debt levels and/or increasing its asset base.

However, looking back to 2020 when the ratio spiked to 0.13, it indicates a significant increase in debt relative to assets that year. This could have resulted from various factors such as increased borrowing, a decrease in asset value, or a combination of both, potentially reflecting a period of financial strain or strategic decisions.

In 2019, the ratio was at its lowest point of 0.02, indicating an even stronger position in terms of debt-to-assets ratio than in 2023. This could suggest that the company had minimal debt relative to its asset base, which is generally viewed favorably as it implies lower financial risk.

Overall, the trend in Skechers U S A, Inc.'s debt-to-assets ratio highlights the importance of monitoring changes in the company's capital structure and financial leverage over time to assess its financial health and risk profile effectively.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Skechers USA Inc
SKX
0.03
Caleres Inc
CAL
0.00
Steven Madden Ltd
SHOO
0.00
Wolverine World Wide Inc
WWW
0.29