Unifirst Corporation (UNF)
Debt-to-equity ratio
Aug 31, 2024 | May 25, 2024 | Feb 24, 2024 | Nov 25, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 | Feb 25, 2023 | Nov 26, 2022 | Aug 27, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Feb 26, 2022 | Nov 27, 2021 | Aug 28, 2021 | May 29, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 | Nov 28, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | May 30, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | ||
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Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,108,510 | 2,075,610 | 2,049,680 | 2,040,170 | 2,003,960 | 1,955,090 | 1,941,970 | 1,915,870 | 1,904,010 | 1,898,980 | 1,894,900 | 1,872,950 | 1,845,200 | 1,801,110 | 1,773,350 | 1,741,130 | 1,708,100 | 1,701,440 | 1,676,010 | 1,641,230 |
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 |
August 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $2,108,510K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio of Unifirst Corporation has consistently been reported as 0.00 across all the periods listed in the table. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt financing to support its operations and that the entirety of its capital structure is funded by equity. While a low or zero debt-to-equity ratio can suggest financial stability and lower financial risk, it may also indicate missed opportunities for leveraging debt to potentially enhance returns for shareholders. Monitoring this ratio over time and in comparison to industry peers can provide insights into the company's financial strategy and risk management practices.
Peer comparison
Aug 31, 2024