Winnebago Industries Inc (WGO)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Aug 26, 2023 Aug 27, 2022 Aug 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2020 Aug 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 592,400 545,900 528,559 512,630 245,402
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,432,400 2,416,700 2,062,570 1,713,700 1,104,230
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.24 0.23 0.26 0.30 0.22

August 26, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $592,400K ÷ $2,432,400K
= 0.24

The debt-to-assets ratio for Winnebago Industries, Inc. has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from 0.23 to 0.30. This ratio indicates the proportion of the company's assets that are financed through debt. A lower ratio suggests a smaller reliance on debt to fund assets, indicating a stronger financial position and lower risk. Winnebago's decreasing trend in the ratio from 2020 to 2022 suggests a reduction in debt relative to assets. However, the slight increase in 2023 indicates a potential uptick in the use of debt financing. Overall, the company has maintained a relatively healthy balance between debt and assets, with the recent increase signaling a potential shift in its capital structure strategy.


Peer comparison

Aug 26, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Winnebago Industries Inc
WGO
0.24
Thor Industries Inc
THO
0.16