Analysis of Solvency Ratios
Quarterly Data
Solvency ratios also known as long-term debt ratios measure a company ability to meet long-term obligations.
Solvency Ratios (Summary)
Broadcom Inc., solvency ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-08-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31).
The solvency position of the company demonstrates a generally improving trend over the observed period, particularly in the latter half. Initially, from January 2021 through October 2022, the ratios exhibited relative stability, followed by a marked shift towards stronger solvency metrics. This improvement is most pronounced in the ratios related to debt, while coverage ratios consistently strengthened throughout the entire period.
- Debt to Equity
- The debt to equity ratio began at 1.75 in January 2021 and generally decreased, reaching 0.83 in February 2026. The most significant decline occurred between October 2022 and February 2024, dropping from 1.64 to 1.08. This indicates a substantial reduction in the proportion of debt financing relative to equity.
- Debt to Capital
- Similar to the debt to equity ratio, the debt to capital ratio showed a consistent downward trend, starting at 0.64 in January 2021 and decreasing to 0.45 in February 2026. The rate of decline accelerated after October 2022, mirroring the pattern observed in the debt to equity ratio. This suggests a deliberate strategy to reduce overall leverage.
- Debt to Assets
- The debt to assets ratio followed a comparable trajectory, beginning at 0.54 in January 2021 and declining to 0.39 in February 2026. The most substantial decrease was observed between October 2022 and February 2024, falling from 0.54 to 0.43. This indicates a decreasing reliance on debt to finance the company’s assets.
- Financial Leverage
- Financial leverage, measured as total assets to total equity, decreased from 3.21 in January 2021 to 2.13 in February 2026. The decline was not monotonic, with some fluctuations, but the overall trend is clearly downward. This reduction in leverage aligns with the decreasing debt ratios and suggests a more conservative capital structure.
- Interest Coverage
- The interest coverage ratio exhibited a consistent and substantial increase throughout the period, rising from 2.82 in January 2021 to 9.11 in February 2026. This indicates a significantly improved ability to meet interest obligations from earnings. The most rapid increase occurred between January 2021 and October 2022, and continued at a slower pace thereafter. The ratio experienced a dip between February 2024 and August 2024, but recovered strongly in subsequent periods.
In summary, the company’s solvency position has strengthened considerably over the analyzed timeframe. The declining debt ratios, coupled with the increasing interest coverage ratio, suggest a reduced risk profile and improved financial flexibility. The most significant improvements occurred after October 2022, indicating a potential shift in financial strategy or a positive impact from recent operational performance.
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Debt Ratios
Coverage Ratios
Debt to Equity
Broadcom Inc., debt to equity calculation (quarterly data)
| Feb 1, 2026 | Nov 2, 2025 | Aug 3, 2025 | May 4, 2025 | Feb 2, 2025 | Nov 3, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 | May 5, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term debt | 2,252) | 3,152) | 1,399) | 5,531) | 5,653) | 1,271) | 3,161) | 2,426) | 2,433) | 1,608) | 1,119) | 1,117) | 1,115) | 440) | 304) | 302) | 300) | 290) | 279) | 278) | 864) | |||||||
| Long-term debt | 63,805) | 61,984) | 62,830) | 61,751) | 60,926) | 66,295) | 66,798) | 71,590) | 73,468) | 37,621) | 38,222) | 38,194) | 38,167) | 39,075) | 39,191) | 39,164) | 39,205) | 39,440) | 40,178) | 40,160) | 41,068) | |||||||
| Total debt | 66,057) | 65,136) | 64,229) | 67,282) | 66,579) | 67,566) | 69,959) | 74,016) | 75,901) | 39,229) | 39,341) | 39,311) | 39,282) | 39,515) | 39,495) | 39,466) | 39,505) | 39,730) | 40,457) | 40,438) | 41,932) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 79,872) | 81,292) | 73,277) | 69,586) | 69,789) | 67,678) | 65,651) | 69,961) | 70,284) | 23,988) | 22,079) | 22,007) | 23,310) | 22,709) | 20,876) | 20,963) | 22,968) | 24,962) | 24,340) | 23,939) | 23,973) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to equity1 | 0.83 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 0.97 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.08 | 1.64 | 1.78 | 1.79 | 1.69 | 1.74 | 1.89 | 1.88 | 1.72 | 1.59 | 1.66 | 1.69 | 1.75 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Equity, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | — | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Analog Devices Inc. | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.43 | |||||||
| Applied Materials Inc. | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.47 | |||||||
| Intel Corp. | — | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.36 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| KLA Corp. | 1.18 | 1.25 | 1.47 | 1.64 | 1.86 | 1.97 | 2.14 | 1.94 | 1.97 | 2.02 | 2.20 | 2.35 | 3.00 | 4.75 | 0.91 | 0.85 | 0.89 | 1.02 | 1.11 | 1.18 | 1.25 | |||||||
| Lam Research Corp. | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.86 | 0.83 | 1.08 | 1.06 | 1.08 | |||||||
| Micron Technology Inc. | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.17 | |||||||
| NVIDIA Corp. | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.56 | 0.37 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Qualcomm Inc. | 0.64 | 0.70 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.75 | 0.81 | 0.90 | 0.86 | 0.97 | 1.18 | 1.39 | 1.58 | 1.92 | 2.12 | 2.13 | |||||||
| Texas Instruments Inc. | — | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.86 | 0.78 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.60 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.55 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-08-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 66,057 ÷ 79,872 = 0.83
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The debt to equity ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates a notable shift in the company’s financial leverage. Initially, the ratio exhibited a declining trend, followed by a significant increase, and then a subsequent decrease towards a lower level. This suggests evolving financing strategies and potentially, major corporate actions impacting the capital structure.
- Initial Decline (Jan 31, 2021 – Oct 30, 2022)
- From January 31, 2021, to October 30, 2022, the debt to equity ratio decreased from 1.75 to 1.74. This indicates a period where equity growth either outpaced debt accumulation or debt was reduced at a faster rate than equity decreased. The fluctuations within this period were relatively minor, suggesting a generally stable capital structure during this timeframe.
- Significant Increase (Jan 29, 2023 – Nov 3, 2024)
- A substantial increase in the debt to equity ratio is observed beginning January 29, 2023, peaking at 1.08 on February 4, 2024. This rise is primarily driven by a considerable increase in total debt, from approximately US$39.3 billion to US$75.9 billion, while equity experienced a corresponding, but less dramatic, increase. This suggests a significant reliance on debt financing during this period, potentially related to acquisitions or large-scale investments.
- Subsequent Decrease (Feb 4, 2024 – Nov 2, 2025)
- Following the peak in February 2024, the debt to equity ratio began a consistent downward trend, reaching 0.80 by November 2, 2025. This decline is attributable to a faster growth rate in stockholders’ equity compared to total debt. Equity increased from approximately US$70.3 billion to US$81.3 billion, while debt decreased from US$75.9 billion to US$65.1 billion. This indicates a strengthening of the company’s financial position and a reduction in financial risk.
- Stabilization and Slight Increase (Nov 2, 2025 – May 4, 2025)
- From November 2, 2025, to May 4, 2025, the ratio experienced a slight fluctuation, increasing from 0.80 to 0.97. This suggests a period of relative stability in the capital structure, with minor adjustments in debt and equity levels. The ratio remains significantly lower than the levels observed in the earlier part of the analyzed period.
Overall, the analyzed period reveals a dynamic shift in the company’s financial leverage. The initial stability gave way to a period of increased debt reliance, followed by a concerted effort to reduce debt and strengthen the equity base. The recent trend suggests a more conservative capital structure and improved solvency.
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Debt to Capital
Broadcom Inc., debt to capital calculation (quarterly data)
| Feb 1, 2026 | Nov 2, 2025 | Aug 3, 2025 | May 4, 2025 | Feb 2, 2025 | Nov 3, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 | May 5, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term debt | 2,252) | 3,152) | 1,399) | 5,531) | 5,653) | 1,271) | 3,161) | 2,426) | 2,433) | 1,608) | 1,119) | 1,117) | 1,115) | 440) | 304) | 302) | 300) | 290) | 279) | 278) | 864) | |||||||
| Long-term debt | 63,805) | 61,984) | 62,830) | 61,751) | 60,926) | 66,295) | 66,798) | 71,590) | 73,468) | 37,621) | 38,222) | 38,194) | 38,167) | 39,075) | 39,191) | 39,164) | 39,205) | 39,440) | 40,178) | 40,160) | 41,068) | |||||||
| Total debt | 66,057) | 65,136) | 64,229) | 67,282) | 66,579) | 67,566) | 69,959) | 74,016) | 75,901) | 39,229) | 39,341) | 39,311) | 39,282) | 39,515) | 39,495) | 39,466) | 39,505) | 39,730) | 40,457) | 40,438) | 41,932) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 79,872) | 81,292) | 73,277) | 69,586) | 69,789) | 67,678) | 65,651) | 69,961) | 70,284) | 23,988) | 22,079) | 22,007) | 23,310) | 22,709) | 20,876) | 20,963) | 22,968) | 24,962) | 24,340) | 23,939) | 23,973) | |||||||
| Total capital | 145,929) | 146,428) | 137,506) | 136,868) | 136,368) | 135,244) | 135,610) | 143,977) | 146,185) | 63,217) | 61,420) | 61,318) | 62,592) | 62,224) | 60,371) | 60,429) | 62,473) | 64,692) | 64,797) | 64,377) | 65,905) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to capital1 | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.64 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Capital, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | — | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Analog Devices Inc. | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | |||||||
| Applied Materials Inc. | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.32 | |||||||
| Intel Corp. | — | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.27 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| KLA Corp. | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.59 | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.75 | 0.83 | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.55 | |||||||
| Lam Research Corp. | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.52 | |||||||
| Micron Technology Inc. | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.21 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | |||||||
| NVIDIA Corp. | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.31 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.27 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Qualcomm Inc. | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.68 | |||||||
| Texas Instruments Inc. | — | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.36 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-08-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= 66,057 ÷ 145,929 = 0.45
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The debt to capital ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates a clear declining trend, indicating a decreasing reliance on debt financing relative to the company’s total capital structure. Initially, the ratio fluctuated within a narrow range before exhibiting a more pronounced decrease beginning in the latter half of 2022.
- Initial Period (Jan 31, 2021 – Oct 30, 2022)
- From January 31, 2021, to October 30, 2022, the debt to capital ratio remained relatively stable, ranging between 0.61 and 0.65. This suggests a consistent financial leverage profile during this timeframe. Minor fluctuations were observed, but these did not represent a significant shift in the company’s capital structure. Total debt remained relatively consistent, while total capital experienced some variation.
- Significant Decline (Jan 29, 2023 – Nov 2, 2025)
- Starting January 29, 2023, a notable downward trend in the debt to capital ratio emerged. The ratio decreased from 0.64 to 0.44 by November 2, 2025. This decline coincided with a substantial increase in total capital, particularly evident from January 29, 2023, onwards, while total debt experienced a moderate decrease. This suggests the company has been increasing its equity base or reducing its debt obligations, or a combination of both, leading to a stronger capital position.
- Recent Stabilization (Feb 1, 2026 – May 4, 2025)
- The most recent periods (February 1, 2026, and May 4, 2025) show a slight stabilization of the ratio, fluctuating between 0.44 and 0.47. While still significantly lower than the levels observed in the initial period, this suggests the rate of decrease has slowed. Total debt and total capital both show increases in these periods, but the capital increase is more substantial, maintaining the lower ratio.
Overall, the observed trend indicates a strengthening solvency position. The company appears to be reducing its financial risk by decreasing its reliance on debt financing and bolstering its capital base. The magnitude of the decline, particularly from 2023 onwards, warrants further investigation to understand the specific drivers behind this shift in capital structure.
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Debt to Assets
Broadcom Inc., debt to assets calculation (quarterly data)
| Feb 1, 2026 | Nov 2, 2025 | Aug 3, 2025 | May 4, 2025 | Feb 2, 2025 | Nov 3, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 | May 5, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term debt | 2,252) | 3,152) | 1,399) | 5,531) | 5,653) | 1,271) | 3,161) | 2,426) | 2,433) | 1,608) | 1,119) | 1,117) | 1,115) | 440) | 304) | 302) | 300) | 290) | 279) | 278) | 864) | |||||||
| Long-term debt | 63,805) | 61,984) | 62,830) | 61,751) | 60,926) | 66,295) | 66,798) | 71,590) | 73,468) | 37,621) | 38,222) | 38,194) | 38,167) | 39,075) | 39,191) | 39,164) | 39,205) | 39,440) | 40,178) | 40,160) | 41,068) | |||||||
| Total debt | 66,057) | 65,136) | 64,229) | 67,282) | 66,579) | 67,566) | 69,959) | 74,016) | 75,901) | 39,229) | 39,341) | 39,311) | 39,282) | 39,515) | 39,495) | 39,466) | 39,505) | 39,730) | 40,457) | 40,438) | 41,932) | |||||||
| Total assets | 169,903) | 171,092) | 165,621) | 164,630) | 165,358) | 165,645) | 167,966) | 175,211) | 177,870) | 72,861) | 71,595) | 71,667) | 72,976) | 73,249) | 71,326) | 71,719) | 73,224) | 75,570) | 75,880) | 75,524) | 76,972) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to assets1 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.54 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Assets, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | — | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Analog Devices Inc. | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | |||||||
| Applied Materials Inc. | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.23 | |||||||
| Intel Corp. | — | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.21 | 0.21 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| KLA Corp. | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.31 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.37 | |||||||
| Lam Research Corp. | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.39 | |||||||
| Micron Technology Inc. | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | |||||||
| NVIDIA Corp. | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.23 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Qualcomm Inc. | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.42 | |||||||
| Texas Instruments Inc. | — | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.31 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-08-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= 66,057 ÷ 169,903 = 0.39
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The debt-to-assets ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates a notable shift in the company’s financial leverage. Initially, the ratio remained relatively stable, followed by a significant decrease in later periods.
- Initial Stability (Jan 31, 2021 – Oct 30, 2022)
- From January 31, 2021, through October 30, 2022, the debt-to-assets ratio fluctuated within a narrow range, consistently between 0.53 and 0.55. This indicates a relatively consistent level of financial leverage during this timeframe. Total debt remained relatively constant, while total assets experienced minor fluctuations.
- Significant Decline (Jan 29, 2023 – Nov 2, 2025)
- Beginning January 29, 2023, a substantial decrease in the debt-to-assets ratio is observed. The ratio declined from 0.55 to 0.38 by November 2, 2025. This decline is primarily driven by a considerable increase in total assets, which grew from US$71,667 million to US$171,092 million, while total debt remained relatively stable and then decreased. The increase in assets appears to be more substantial than any concurrent changes in debt.
- Recent Stabilization (Feb 1, 2026)
- As of February 1, 2026, the debt-to-assets ratio shows a slight increase to 0.39. This suggests a potential stabilization of the leverage position after the prior period’s decline, though the ratio remains significantly lower than its levels prior to January 2023.
- Overall Trend
- The overall trend indicates a substantial de-leveraging of the company’s balance sheet. The company has significantly reduced its reliance on debt financing relative to its asset base. This could be due to increased profitability leading to retained earnings, asset acquisitions, or a deliberate strategy to reduce financial risk.
The observed changes in the debt-to-assets ratio suggest a strengthening financial position, characterized by a lower level of financial risk. Continued monitoring of this ratio, alongside other solvency metrics, is recommended to assess the long-term sustainability of this trend.
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Financial Leverage
Broadcom Inc., financial leverage calculation (quarterly data)
| Feb 1, 2026 | Nov 2, 2025 | Aug 3, 2025 | May 4, 2025 | Feb 2, 2025 | Nov 3, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 | May 5, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 169,903) | 171,092) | 165,621) | 164,630) | 165,358) | 165,645) | 167,966) | 175,211) | 177,870) | 72,861) | 71,595) | 71,667) | 72,976) | 73,249) | 71,326) | 71,719) | 73,224) | 75,570) | 75,880) | 75,524) | 76,972) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 79,872) | 81,292) | 73,277) | 69,586) | 69,789) | 67,678) | 65,651) | 69,961) | 70,284) | 23,988) | 22,079) | 22,007) | 23,310) | 22,709) | 20,876) | 20,963) | 22,968) | 24,962) | 24,340) | 23,939) | 23,973) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial leverage1 | 2.13 | 2.10 | 2.26 | 2.37 | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 3.04 | 3.24 | 3.26 | 3.13 | 3.23 | 3.42 | 3.42 | 3.19 | 3.03 | 3.12 | 3.15 | 3.21 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Leverage, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | — | 1.22 | 1.26 | 1.25 | 1.24 | 1.20 | 1.22 | 1.20 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.24 | 1.23 | 1.24 | 1.22 | 1.21 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Analog Devices Inc. | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.41 | 1.35 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.38 | 1.39 | 1.36 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.38 | 1.76 | 1.77 | 1.77 | |||||||
| Applied Materials Inc. | 1.73 | 1.78 | 1.75 | 1.77 | 1.79 | 1.81 | 1.79 | 1.76 | 1.81 | 1.88 | 2.01 | 2.06 | 2.08 | 2.19 | 2.17 | 2.20 | 2.14 | 2.11 | 2.03 | 2.01 | 2.03 | |||||||
| Intel Corp. | — | 1.85 | 1.92 | 1.97 | 1.93 | 1.98 | 1.94 | 1.79 | 1.82 | 1.81 | 1.85 | 1.84 | 1.89 | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.68 | 1.71 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| KLA Corp. | 3.27 | 3.42 | 3.79 | 4.19 | 4.41 | 4.58 | 4.83 | 4.69 | 4.73 | 4.82 | 5.10 | 5.27 | 6.24 | 8.99 | 2.95 | 2.89 | 2.89 | 3.04 | 3.19 | 3.34 | 3.39 | |||||||
| Lam Research Corp. | 2.15 | 2.16 | 2.10 | 2.25 | 2.31 | 2.20 | 2.28 | 2.28 | 2.30 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.74 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.67 | 2.64 | 2.85 | 2.79 | 2.78 | |||||||
| Micron Technology Inc. | 1.46 | 1.53 | 1.54 | 1.50 | 1.53 | 1.54 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.49 | 1.46 | 1.45 | 1.41 | 1.38 | 1.33 | 1.32 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.34 | 1.32 | 1.33 | 1.35 | |||||||
| NVIDIA Corp. | 1.49 | 1.41 | 1.46 | 1.47 | 1.57 | 1.53 | 1.63 | 1.80 | 1.81 | 1.86 | 1.90 | 1.82 | 1.72 | 1.66 | 1.71 | 1.83 | 1.64 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Qualcomm Inc. | 2.30 | 2.36 | 2.02 | 2.00 | 2.07 | 2.10 | 2.14 | 2.17 | 2.26 | 2.37 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.66 | 2.72 | 2.93 | 3.32 | 3.78 | 4.14 | 4.74 | 5.01 | 5.08 | |||||||
| Texas Instruments Inc. | — | 2.13 | 2.11 | 2.13 | 2.06 | 2.10 | 2.05 | 2.04 | 2.05 | 1.91 | 1.90 | 1.94 | 1.92 | 1.87 | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.80 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-08-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 169,903 ÷ 79,872 = 2.13
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial leverage ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates a generally decreasing trend, indicating a shift in the company’s capital structure over time. Initially, the ratio fluctuates around the 3.2 level before exhibiting a more pronounced decline, particularly following the period ending January 29, 2023. This suggests a reduction in the proportion of assets financed by equity holders, or conversely, an increase in equity relative to total assets.
- Initial Period (Jan 31, 2021 – Oct 30, 2022)
- From January 31, 2021, to October 30, 2022, the financial leverage ratio remained relatively stable, oscillating between 3.03 and 3.42. This suggests a consistent reliance on financial leverage during this timeframe. Minor fluctuations likely reflect routine business operations and financing activities. The highest value of 3.42 was observed in May 1, 2022 and July 31, 2022.
- Transition and Decline (Jan 29, 2023 – Nov 3, 2024)
- Beginning with the period ending January 29, 2023, a clear downward trend in the financial leverage ratio emerges. The ratio decreased from 3.13 to 2.45 by November 3, 2024. This indicates a deliberate or reactive change in the company’s financing strategy, potentially involving debt reduction or equity issuance. The period ending January 29, 2023, marked a turning point, initiating a sustained decrease in leverage.
- Recent Stability and Slight Increase (Feb 2, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025)
- The ratio stabilizes somewhat in the periods ending February 2, 2025, through November 2, 2025, fluctuating between 2.26 and 2.10. A slight increase is observed in the period ending November 2, 2025, reaching 2.13. This could be due to short-term financing decisions or asset acquisitions. However, the overall trend remains significantly lower than the levels observed in the earlier periods.
- Latest Period (Feb 1, 2026)
- The most recent period ending February 1, 2026, shows a financial leverage ratio of 2.13, consistent with the recent stabilization. This suggests the company has maintained a lower level of financial risk compared to its historical position.
Overall, the observed trend suggests a strategic shift towards a more conservative capital structure, reducing the company’s reliance on financial leverage. This could be a response to market conditions, internal risk management policies, or opportunities to optimize the cost of capital.
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Interest Coverage
Broadcom Inc., interest coverage calculation (quarterly data)
| Feb 1, 2026 | Nov 2, 2025 | Aug 3, 2025 | May 4, 2025 | Feb 2, 2025 | Nov 3, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 | May 5, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 7,349) | 8,518) | 4,140) | 4,965) | 5,503) | 4,324) | (1,875) | 2,121) | 1,325) | 3,524) | 3,303) | 3,481) | 3,774) | 3,359) | 3,074) | 2,590) | 2,472) | 1,989) | 1,876) | 1,493) | 1,378) | |||||||
| Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 119) | (443) | —) | 51) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | |||||||
| Add: Income tax expense | 846) | (1,649) | 1,145) | 120) | (13) | (442) | 4,238) | (116) | 68) | 443) | 271) | 235) | 66) | 261) | 263) | 200) | 215) | 180) | (150) | (7) | 6) | |||||||
| Add: Interest expense | 801) | 761) | 807) | 769) | 873) | 916) | 1,064) | 1,047) | 926) | 405) | 406) | 405) | 406) | 406) | 406) | 518) | 407) | 434) | 415) | 466) | 570) | |||||||
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | 8,996) | 7,630) | 6,092) | 5,854) | 6,363) | 4,679) | 3,870) | 3,052) | 2,268) | 4,372) | 3,980) | 4,121) | 4,246) | 4,026) | 3,743) | 3,308) | 3,094) | 2,603) | 2,141) | 1,952) | 1,954) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest coverage1 | 9.11 | 8.08 | 6.83 | 5.73 | 4.61 | 3.51 | 3.94 | 4.91 | 6.88 | 10.31 | 10.09 | 9.94 | 8.83 | 8.16 | 7.22 | 6.28 | 5.69 | 4.59 | 4.06 | 3.40 | 2.82 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Coverage, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | — | 32.80 | 27.25 | 25.11 | 32.99 | 22.98 | 15.91 | 10.78 | 7.65 | 5.79 | 1.05 | -2.15 | 2.73 | 14.61 | 33.91 | 69.08 | 104.42 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Analog Devices Inc. | 10.80 | 9.54 | 8.50 | 7.29 | 6.31 | 6.52 | 6.89 | 8.74 | 11.83 | 14.63 | 17.96 | 19.23 | 19.42 | 16.46 | 10.14 | 9.06 | 7.26 | 8.19 | 11.64 | 10.46 | 9.14 | |||||||
| Applied Materials Inc. | 35.60 | 35.46 | 34.71 | 32.79 | 32.62 | 34.00 | 36.27 | 36.06 | 34.86 | 33.42 | 32.62 | 33.39 | 34.20 | 34.33 | 34.58 | 34.95 | 33.14 | 29.69 | 26.24 | 21.94 | 19.19 | |||||||
| KLA Corp. | 17.75 | 16.37 | 14.66 | 12.56 | 11.71 | 11.25 | 11.00 | 11.51 | 13.03 | 13.76 | 15.81 | 18.22 | 20.31 | 22.76 | 21.81 | 20.60 | 17.91 | 16.00 | 14.05 | 10.71 | 9.97 | |||||||
| Micron Technology Inc. | 32.36 | 21.26 | 16.43 | 12.88 | 9.29 | 3.19 | -2.13 | -7.02 | -13.14 | -13.58 | -7.73 | 10.11 | 36.19 | 51.66 | 58.47 | 51.74 | 45.03 | 35.18 | 24.82 | 19.35 | 17.83 | |||||||
| NVIDIA Corp. | 361.39 | 341.19 | 293.83 | 244.51 | 192.72 | 132.59 | 82.40 | 43.66 | 18.63 | 16.96 | 23.23 | 31.40 | 39.65 | 43.12 | 38.65 | 34.29 | 26.81 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Qualcomm Inc. | 19.77 | 20.07 | 19.26 | 18.26 | 17.14 | 15.83 | 14.25 | 13.43 | 12.44 | 11.72 | 15.28 | 22.27 | 26.92 | 31.61 | 31.54 | 24.20 | 21.71 | 19.38 | 18.60 | 16.10 | 13.40 | |||||||
| Texas Instruments Inc. | — | 11.52 | 11.71 | 11.86 | 11.45 | 11.73 | 12.85 | 14.57 | 17.87 | 22.01 | 26.51 | 33.49 | 42.10 | 47.88 | 51.88 | 52.00 | 51.03 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-08-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31).
1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Interest coverage
= (EBITQ1 2026
+ EBITQ4 2025
+ EBITQ3 2025
+ EBITQ2 2025)
÷ (Interest expenseQ1 2026
+ Interest expenseQ4 2025
+ Interest expenseQ3 2025
+ Interest expenseQ2 2025)
= (8,996 + 7,630 + 6,092 + 5,854)
÷ (801 + 761 + 807 + 769)
= 9.11
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The interest coverage ratio for the analyzed period demonstrates a generally positive trend, albeit with some fluctuations. Initially, the ratio exhibits improvement, followed by a period of decline, and then a subsequent recovery towards the end of the observed timeframe. This indicates a changing capacity to meet interest obligations from earnings.
- Initial Improvement (Jan 31, 2021 – Nov 2, 2025)
- From January 31, 2021, to November 2, 2025, the interest coverage ratio generally increased. Starting at 2.82, it rose to a peak of 8.08. This suggests a strengthening ability to cover interest expenses with operating income during this period. The increases were not uniform, with some quarterly variations, but the overall trajectory is upward. The ratio exceeded 5.00 starting in January 30, 2022, indicating a comfortable margin of safety.
- Decline and Recovery (Feb 1, 2026 – May 4, 2025)
- Following the peak of 8.08, the ratio experienced a decline to 6.83 by May 4, 2025. This decrease suggests a weakening in the ability to cover interest expenses, potentially due to a relative slowdown in earnings growth or an increase in interest expense. However, the ratio then recovered to 9.11 by February 1, 2026, indicating a renewed strengthening of the company’s ability to meet its interest obligations.
- Earnings and Interest Expense Relationship
- The observed trend in the interest coverage ratio correlates with the movements in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) and interest expense. While EBIT generally increased over the period, the interest expense also fluctuated. The most significant decline in the interest coverage ratio coincided with a period where EBIT growth slowed and interest expense remained relatively stable or increased. Conversely, periods of strong EBIT growth were associated with improvements in the ratio.
The most recent value, 9.11, represents a strong interest coverage position, suggesting the company possesses a substantial cushion to absorb potential fluctuations in earnings or increases in interest rates. The overall trend indicates a generally healthy financial position with respect to debt servicing capabilities.
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