Walmart Inc (WMT)
Financial leverage ratio
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 260,823,000 | 252,399,000 | 243,457,000 | 244,860,000 | 252,496,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 91,013,000 | 83,861,000 | 76,693,000 | 83,253,000 | 81,298,000 |
| Financial leverage ratio | 2.87 | 3.01 | 3.17 | 2.94 | 3.11 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $260,823,000K ÷ $91,013,000K
= 2.87
The financial leverage ratio of Walmart Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. The ratio decreased from 3.11 in January 31, 2021, to 2.94 in January 31, 2022, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to meet its financial obligations with fewer debt funds. However, the ratio increased to 3.17 in January 31, 2023, suggesting a higher reliance on debt to finance its operations. Subsequently, the ratio decreased to 3.01 in January 31, 2024, and further dropped to 2.87 in January 31, 2025, signifying a reduction in the company's financial risk and potential for insolvency. Overall, the varying trend in the financial leverage ratio reflects Walmart Inc's changing capital structure and debt management strategies.
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Jan 31, 2025