Tyson Foods Inc (TSN)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 18,390,000 18,133,000 19,702,000 17,723,000 15,254,000
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

September 30, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $18,390,000K
= 0.00

The debt-to-equity ratio of Tyson Foods Inc has consistently been reported as 0.00 over the past five years from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2024. This signifies that the company has either not used any debt in its capital structure or that its debt level is negligible compared to its equity. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 typically indicates that the company relies more on equity financing rather than debt financing to fund its operations and growth. This may suggest a lower financial risk for Tyson Foods Inc, as it has a lower reliance on external borrowing to finance its activities. It is important to note that while a low debt-to-equity ratio can indicate financial stability, it may also imply missed opportunities for leveraging debt for potential growth or tax advantages.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Tyson Foods Inc
TSN
0.00
Pilgrims Pride Corp
PPC
0.00