Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,142,420 | 1,906,610 | 2,250,230 | 2,209,560 | 2,127,860 | 2,127,860 | 1,813,230 | 1,813,230 | 1,620,960 | 1,620,960 | 1,466,820 | 1,701,050 | 1,701,050 | 1,412,930 | 1,412,930 | 1,278,280 | 1,309,740 | 1,309,740 | 1,664,210 | 1,664,210 |
| 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 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $2,142,420K
= 0.00
Williams-Sonoma Inc has consistently maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 across all the reported periods from January 30, 2022, to January 31, 2025. This indicates that the company has no financial leverage as there is no debt in its capital structure relative to its equity. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 signifies that the company's operations are funded primarily by equity, which could imply a lower risk level associated with financial obligations and interest payments. However, it's important to note that a zero debt-to-equity ratio may also suggest missed opportunities for leveraging debt to potentially finance growth or investments at lower costs. Overall, Williams-Sonoma Inc's consistent zero debt-to-equity ratio reflects a conservative financial strategy with minimal reliance on debt for its operations.