Winnebago Industries Inc (WGO)

Financial leverage ratio

Feb 24, 2024 Nov 25, 2023 Aug 26, 2023 May 27, 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 May 25, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,433,900 2,368,900 2,432,400 2,412,800 2,445,400 2,394,000 2,416,700 2,427,130 2,309,430 2,206,360 2,062,570 1,979,770 1,855,800 1,780,990 1,713,700 1,533,040 1,571,930 1,553,620 1,104,230 1,083,200
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,324,600 1,354,000 1,368,100 1,361,300 1,337,300 1,288,600 1,263,000 1,263,900 1,209,000 1,159,300 1,056,900 1,010,260 942,364 871,558 827,500 784,810 801,524 785,609 632,212 602,993
Financial leverage ratio 1.84 1.75 1.78 1.77 1.83 1.86 1.91 1.92 1.91 1.90 1.95 1.96 1.97 2.04 2.07 1.95 1.96 1.98 1.75 1.80

February 24, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,433,900K ÷ $1,324,600K
= 1.84

The financial leverage ratio of Winnebago Industries Inc has shown some fluctuation over the past two years, ranging from a low of 1.75 to a high of 2.07. The ratio indicates that the company has been utilizing debt to finance its operations and investments.

The upward trend in the ratio from 1.75 to 2.07 suggests an increase in the proportion of debt in the company's capital structure. This may indicate that Winnebago Industries has been relying more on debt financing to support its growth and expansion initiatives.

It is important to note that a higher financial leverage ratio indicates higher financial risk, as the company has more debt obligations to meet. Investors and creditors should carefully assess Winnebago Industries' ability to service its debt and manage its financial leverage effectively to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.


Peer comparison

Feb 24, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Winnebago Industries Inc
WGO
1.84
Thor Industries Inc
THO
1.73