Unifirst Corporation (UNF)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Aug 31, 2024 Aug 26, 2023 Aug 27, 2022 Aug 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,108,510 2,003,960 1,915,870 1,872,950 1,741,130
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

August 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $2,108,510K)
= 0.00

Based on the data provided, the debt-to-capital ratio of Unifirst Corporation has consistently been reported as 0.00 for the past five years, including as of August 31, 2024. This indicates that Unifirst Corporation has not used any debt in its capital structure during this period. A debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00% suggests that the company is primarily utilizing equity financing rather than debt financing to fund its operations and growth. This may imply a lower financial risk due to the absence of interest payments and the potential advantages of not relying on external borrowings. However, it is essential to consider other financial metrics and factors to assess the overall financial health and sustainability of Unifirst Corporation.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Unifirst Corporation
UNF
0.00
H&R Block Inc
HRB
0.94
Service Corporation International
SCI
0.75
Yelp Inc
YELP
0.00