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)
Palo Alto Networks Inc., solvency ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
The solvency profile exhibits a comprehensive and aggressive transition from a high-leverage position to a highly conservative capital structure. A systemic reduction in debt levels is evident across all measured ratios, coinciding with a dramatic improvement in the ability to service debt obligations over the analyzed period.
- Debt to Equity Ratios
- A significant peak occurred in January 2022, where the debt to equity ratio reached 31.19. Subsequently, a consistent and sharp downward trajectory is observed, with the ratio falling to 0.05 by April 2025. The inclusion of operating lease liabilities follows an identical trend, moving from a peak of 33.58 to 0.09 by July 2026, indicating a substantial shift toward equity-based financing and a near-elimination of relative indebtedness.
- Debt to Capital and Asset Ratios
- Debt to assets declined steadily from 0.35 in October 2021 to a low of 0.02 by April 2025. Similarly, debt to capital ratios, which remained high between 0.88 and 0.97 throughout 2021 and 2022, shifted to marginal levels, ending at 0.05 to 0.08 by 2026. This reflects a significant contraction of debt relative to the overall asset base and total capital structure.
- Financial Leverage
- Extreme volatility was present in the early stages of the period, with financial leverage peaking at 88.29 in January 2022. Following this peak, a sustained decline is noted, with the ratio falling consistently to reach 1.67 by April 2026. This trend signals a strategic reduction in the use of debt to finance assets, thereby lowering the overall financial risk profile.
- Interest Coverage
- The most pronounced shift is observed in the interest coverage ratio. The period began with negative coverage, reaching a low of -6.56 in July 2022, which indicated that earnings were insufficient to cover interest expenses. A pivotal transition occurred in January 2023, after which the ratio experienced exponential growth, escalating from 4.05 to 6,985.00 by April 2026. This trajectory indicates a massive increase in operating profitability relative to interest obligations, effectively eliminating solvency risk regarding debt servicing.
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Debt Ratios
Coverage Ratios
Debt to Equity
Palo Alto Networks Inc., debt to equity calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term convertible senior notes | —) | 160) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Long-term convertible senior notes | 1,774) | 1,192) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Total debt | 1,774) | 1,352) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 27,492) | 27,668) | 9,393) | 8,665) | 7,824) | 7,231) | 6,375) | 5,912) | 5,170) | 4,468) | 4,357) | 2,171) | 1,748) | 1,232) | 729) | 508) | 210) | 338) | 118) | 519) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to equity1 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 0.42 | 0.90 | 1.14 | 2.99 | 5.05 | 7.24 | 17.51 | 10.89 | 31.19 | 7.08 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Equity, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.24 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.30 | ||||||
| AppLovin Corp. | — | — | 1.11 | 1.49 | 1.65 | 2.38 | 3.01 | 6.45 | 3.22 | 3.74 | 4.32 | 4.64 | 2.48 | 2.85 | 2.11 | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.71 | 1.69 | 1.60 | ||||||
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | — | — | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.62 | 0.32 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.13 | 0.13 | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.55 | 0.59 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.66 | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 1.80 | 2.01 | 1.88 | 2.26 | 2.33 | 2.35 | 2.01 | 2.31 | 2.35 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.39 | 2.59 | 2.72 | 2.32 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.85 | ||||||
| Intuit Inc. | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.21 | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.35 | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 3.05 | 3.50 | 3.61 | 3.78 | 4.53 | 5.75 | 6.45 | 7.81 | 9.98 | 15.65 | 22.97 | 37.53 | 84.33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 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 | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 0.24 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.06 | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 0.60 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.39 | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.48 | 0.52 | 1.01 | 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 | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 0.38 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.80 | 0.86 | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.55 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 1,774 ÷ 27,492 = 0.06
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile of the organization has undergone a fundamental transformation, transitioning from a period of high leverage and financial volatility to a position of extreme capital strength and minimal debt reliance.
- Total Debt Trends
- A period of stability in total debt was observed between October 2021 and April 2023, with obligations remaining constant at approximately 3.6 billion USD. A significant deleveraging phase commenced in July 2023, where debt levels were reduced by nearly 50% to 1.99 billion USD. This downward trajectory continued consistently until April 2025, when total debt reached a minimum of 383 million USD. A subsequent increase in borrowing is noted in 2026, with debt rising to 1.77 billion USD by July 2026.
- Stockholders' Equity Evolution
- Equity exhibited extreme volatility in the early period, dropping from 519 million USD in October 2021 to a low of 118 million USD in January 2022. Following this trough, a sustained and aggressive growth pattern emerged. Equity expanded from 508 million USD in October 2022 to over 9 billion USD by January 2026, culminating in a substantial increase to 27.6 billion USD by April 2026. This represents a massive expansion of the organization's internal capital base.
- Debt to Equity Ratio Interpretation
- The debt to equity ratio mirrored the volatility of the equity base and the subsequent deleveraging efforts. A critical peak occurred in January 2022, with the ratio reaching 31.19, indicating high financial risk and a heavy reliance on borrowed funds. From January 2023 onward, a consistent decline was recorded as equity grew and debt decreased. The ratio fell below 1.0 in October 2023 and reached a low of 0.05 by April 2025. Despite the resurgence of debt in 2026, the ratio remained negligible at 0.06, as the expanded equity base now easily absorbs the increased liabilities.
Overall, the data indicates a strategic shift toward a low-leverage capital structure. The organization has effectively eliminated the solvency risks present in 2021 and 2022, establishing a robust equity cushion that allows for new debt issuance without significantly impacting the overall solvency ratio.
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Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability)
Palo Alto Networks Inc., debt to equity (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term convertible senior notes | —) | 160) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Long-term convertible senior notes | 1,774) | 1,192) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Total debt | 1,774) | 1,352) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 726) | 719) | 372) | 346) | 338) | 346) | 363) | 380) | 381) | 370) | 363) | 276) | 279) | 265) | 274) | 283) | 276) | 276) | 282) | 300) | ||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 2,500) | 2,071) | 372) | 346) | 338) | 729) | 897) | 1,025) | 1,344) | 1,532) | 2,185) | 2,223) | 2,271) | 3,947) | 3,955) | 3,962) | 3,953) | 3,951) | 3,956) | 3,972) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 27,492) | 27,668) | 9,393) | 8,665) | 7,824) | 7,231) | 6,375) | 5,912) | 5,170) | 4,468) | 4,357) | 2,171) | 1,748) | 1,232) | 729) | 508) | 210) | 338) | 118) | 519) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to equity (including operating lease liability)1 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.50 | 1.02 | 1.30 | 3.20 | 5.42 | 7.80 | 18.82 | 11.70 | 33.58 | 7.65 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.17 | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.34 | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.59 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.72 | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 1.89 | 2.12 | 1.98 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.14 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.72 | 2.85 | 2.46 | 2.68 | 2.75 | 3.02 | ||||||
| Intuit Inc. | 0.44 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.25 | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.42 | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 3.67 | 3.98 | 4.15 | 4.36 | 5.09 | 5.75 | 6.45 | 7.81 | 9.98 | 15.65 | 22.97 | 37.53 | 84.33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.14 | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 0.68 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.51 | 0.55 | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.55 | 1.08 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.11 | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.86 | 0.92 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.63 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 2,500 ÷ 27,492 = 0.09
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial trajectory reveals a comprehensive transformation in the solvency profile, shifting from a state of high leverage and volatility to a highly conservative capital structure. This transition is defined by a simultaneous reduction in total liabilities and a massive expansion of the equity base.
- Total Debt Trends
- Total debt, including operating lease liabilities, remained relatively stagnant at approximately 3.9 billion US$ through the first half of 2023. A period of aggressive deleveraging began in July 2023, with debt levels falling consistently to a low of 338 million US$ by July 2025. A subsequent increase is noted in 2026, with debt rising to 2.5 billion US$ by July 2026.
- Stockholders' Equity Growth
- Equity exhibited significant growth and volatility in the early periods, hitting a low of 118 million US$ in January 2022. From January 2023 onward, a sustained upward trend occurred, with equity climbing to 9.39 billion US$ by January 2026. This was followed by a substantial surge to 27.67 billion US$ in April 2026, drastically altering the company's financial cushion.
- Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis
- The Debt to Equity ratio experienced extreme peaks in 2022, reaching a maximum of 33.58, which indicated a high reliance on borrowed funds relative to equity. Following this peak, the ratio entered a steep and consistent decline, reaching a minimum of 0.04 by July 2025. Although the ratio saw a marginal increase to 0.09 by July 2026, it remains negligible compared to historical levels, reflecting a strong solvency position and minimal financial risk.
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Debt to Capital
Palo Alto Networks Inc., debt to capital calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term convertible senior notes | —) | 160) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Long-term convertible senior notes | 1,774) | 1,192) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Total debt | 1,774) | 1,352) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 27,492) | 27,668) | 9,393) | 8,665) | 7,824) | 7,231) | 6,375) | 5,912) | 5,170) | 4,468) | 4,357) | 2,171) | 1,748) | 1,232) | 729) | 508) | 210) | 338) | 118) | 519) | ||||||
| Total capital | 29,266) | 29,020) | 9,393) | 8,665) | 7,824) | 7,614) | 6,909) | 6,558) | 6,134) | 5,630) | 6,179) | 4,117) | 3,740) | 4,915) | 4,409) | 4,187) | 3,887) | 4,013) | 3,792) | 4,191) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to capital1 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 0.47 | 0.53 | 0.75 | 0.83 | 0.88 | 0.95 | 0.92 | 0.97 | 0.88 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Capital, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.23 | ||||||
| AppLovin Corp. | — | — | 0.53 | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.75 | 0.87 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.68 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.62 | ||||||
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | — | — | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.24 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.12 | 0.11 | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.40 | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.74 | ||||||
| Intuit Inc. | 0.29 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.17 | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.26 | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 0.75 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.94 | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.03 | 1.05 | 1.07 | 1.09 | 1.12 | 1.15 | 1.02 | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 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 | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 0.20 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.06 | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 0.38 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.28 | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.50 | 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 | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.35 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= 1,774 ÷ 29,266 = 0.06
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The company's solvency profile underwent a significant transformation between October 2021 and July 2026, characterized by an aggressive deleveraging phase followed by a substantial expansion of the total capital base.
- Total Debt Trends
- Debt levels remained relatively stagnant at approximately 3.6 billion USD from October 2021 through April 2023. A sharp reduction began in July 2023, where total debt fell to 1.99 billion USD. This downward trajectory continued consistently through April 2025, reaching a period low of 383 million USD. A subsequent reversal is observed in the first half of 2026, with debt increasing to 1.77 billion USD by July 2026.
- Total Capital Evolution
- Total capital exhibited moderate fluctuations until January 2024, after which a steady growth phase commenced. The most substantial change occurred between January 2026 and April 2026, during which total capital surged from 9.39 billion USD to 29.02 billion USD. This represents a massive increase in the overall capital structure, significantly outweighing the concurrent increase in debt.
- Debt to Capital Ratio Analysis
- The debt to capital ratio began at a high of 0.88 in October 2021 and peaked at 0.97 in January 2022, indicating a high reliance on debt for financing. A sustained decline followed, with the ratio dropping to 0.53 by July 2023 and reaching a minimum of 0.05 in April 2025. Despite the resurgence of total debt in 2026, the ratio remained suppressed, ending at 0.06 in July 2026. This indicates a fundamental shift in the capital structure toward a much lower leverage position, driven by the significant expansion of total capital.
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Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability)
Palo Alto Networks Inc., debt to capital (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term convertible senior notes | —) | 160) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Long-term convertible senior notes | 1,774) | 1,192) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Total debt | 1,774) | 1,352) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 726) | 719) | 372) | 346) | 338) | 346) | 363) | 380) | 381) | 370) | 363) | 276) | 279) | 265) | 274) | 283) | 276) | 276) | 282) | 300) | ||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 2,500) | 2,071) | 372) | 346) | 338) | 729) | 897) | 1,025) | 1,344) | 1,532) | 2,185) | 2,223) | 2,271) | 3,947) | 3,955) | 3,962) | 3,953) | 3,951) | 3,956) | 3,972) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 27,492) | 27,668) | 9,393) | 8,665) | 7,824) | 7,231) | 6,375) | 5,912) | 5,170) | 4,468) | 4,357) | 2,171) | 1,748) | 1,232) | 729) | 508) | 210) | 338) | 118) | 519) | ||||||
| Total capital (including operating lease liability) | 29,992) | 29,739) | 9,765) | 9,011) | 8,163) | 7,959) | 7,272) | 6,937) | 6,514) | 6,000) | 6,542) | 4,393) | 4,019) | 5,179) | 4,684) | 4,470) | 4,163) | 4,289) | 4,074) | 4,491) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to capital (including operating lease liability)1 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.76 | 0.84 | 0.89 | 0.95 | 0.92 | 0.97 | 0.88 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.25 | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.42 | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.75 | ||||||
| Intuit Inc. | 0.31 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.20 | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.29 | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.94 | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.03 | 1.05 | 1.07 | 1.09 | 1.12 | 1.15 | 1.02 | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.13 | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 0.40 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.36 | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.52 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.10 | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.39 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total capital (including operating lease liability)
= 2,500 ÷ 29,992 = 0.08
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile exhibits a significant transition from a highly leveraged capital structure to a conservative position characterized by minimal debt reliance. A sustained downward trend in the debt-to-capital ratio is evident, indicating a strategic shift in the company's financing approach over the observed period.
- Debt to Capital Ratio Trajectory
- The ratio initially fluctuated at high levels, peaking at 0.97 in January 2022. A steady decline began in April 2023 (0.76), accelerating sharply through 2024 and 2025. The ratio reached its nadir of 0.04 between July 2025 and January 2026, representing a near-total elimination of debt relative to total capital. A marginal increase to 0.08 was observed by July 2026, though the overall solvency position remains substantially stronger than in the 2021-2023 period.
- Total Debt Dynamics
- Total debt, including operating lease liabilities, remained stable near 3.9 billion US$ from October 2021 through April 2023. A precipitous reduction occurred starting in July 2023, with liabilities falling consistently to a low of 338 million US$ in July 2025. This period of aggressive deleveraging was followed by a sharp increase in debt levels starting in April 2026, rising to 2.5 billion US$ by July 2026.
- Total Capital Expansion
- Total capital showed modest growth and volatility between 4.0 billion and 5.1 billion US$ during the first two years. Beginning in January 2024, capital began a consistent upward trajectory, exceeding 9.7 billion US$ by January 2026. A significant capital expansion occurred in the final two quarters, with total capital spiking to approximately 29.7 billion US$ by April 2026 and reaching 29.9 billion US$ by July 2026.
- Solvency Correlation
- The drastic reduction in the debt-to-capital ratio was driven by a dual mechanism: the simultaneous reduction of total debt and a massive increase in total capital. The most profound shift in solvency occurred between July 2023 and July 2025, where the debt-to-capital ratio dropped from 0.56 to 0.04. The sudden surge in total capital in early 2026 served to keep the solvency ratio low despite a concurrent increase in total debt obligations.
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Debt to Assets
Palo Alto Networks Inc., debt to assets calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term convertible senior notes | —) | 160) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Long-term convertible senior notes | 1,774) | 1,192) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Total debt | 1,774) | 1,352) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Total assets | 48,460) | 46,266) | 24,979) | 23,536) | 23,576) | 22,003) | 20,952) | 20,375) | 19,991) | 17,931) | 18,292) | 14,809) | 14,501) | 14,171) | 13,163) | 12,544) | 12,254) | 11,100) | 10,401) | 10,426) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to assets1 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.35 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Assets, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.16 | ||||||
| AppLovin Corp. | — | — | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.59 | 0.65 | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.52 | ||||||
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | — | — | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.19 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.08 | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.29 | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.41 | ||||||
| Intuit Inc. | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.14 | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.16 | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 0.49 | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.67 | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 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 | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.04 | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 0.24 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.42 | 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 | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.22 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= 1,774 ÷ 48,460 = 0.04
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile exhibits a consistent strengthening over the period from October 2021 through July 2026. This is characterized by a substantial reduction in total leverage relative to a growing asset base, reflecting a strategic shift toward a lower-risk capital structure.
- Debt to Assets Ratio Trends
- A sustained downward trajectory is evident, with the ratio decreasing from 0.35 in October 2021 to a low of 0.02 by April 2025. This reduction occurred in distinct phases: a gradual decline through April 2023, a sharp contraction between April and July 2023, and a steady erosion of leverage through early 2025.
- Total Debt Management
- Total debt remained relatively static at approximately 3.6 billion US dollars until April 2023. A significant deleveraging event occurred in July 2023, where debt decreased to 1.99 billion US dollars, followed by a continuous decline to a minimum of 383 million US dollars by April 2025. A resurgence in borrowing is observed in 2026, with debt rising to 1.77 billion US dollars by July 2026.
- Asset Growth and Solvency Impact
- Total assets experienced aggressive expansion, growing from 10.4 billion US dollars in October 2021 to 48.5 billion US dollars by July 2026. A particularly notable increase occurred in April 2026, where assets expanded to 46.3 billion US dollars. Because asset growth significantly outpaced the increase in debt during the 2026 period, the debt to assets ratio remained exceptionally low, concluding the period at 0.04.
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Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability)
Palo Alto Networks Inc., debt to assets (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term convertible senior notes | —) | 160) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Long-term convertible senior notes | 1,774) | 1,192) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | ||||||
| Total debt | 1,774) | 1,352) | —) | —) | —) | 383) | 534) | 646) | 964) | 1,163) | 1,822) | 1,947) | 1,992) | 3,682) | 3,680) | 3,679) | 3,677) | 3,676) | 3,674) | 3,672) | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 726) | 719) | 372) | 346) | 338) | 346) | 363) | 380) | 381) | 370) | 363) | 276) | 279) | 265) | 274) | 283) | 276) | 276) | 282) | 300) | ||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 2,500) | 2,071) | 372) | 346) | 338) | 729) | 897) | 1,025) | 1,344) | 1,532) | 2,185) | 2,223) | 2,271) | 3,947) | 3,955) | 3,962) | 3,953) | 3,951) | 3,956) | 3,972) | ||||||
| Total assets | 48,460) | 46,266) | 24,979) | 23,536) | 23,576) | 22,003) | 20,952) | 20,375) | 19,991) | 17,931) | 18,292) | 14,809) | 14,501) | 14,171) | 13,163) | 12,544) | 12,254) | 11,100) | 10,401) | 10,426) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to assets (including operating lease liability)1 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.38 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 0.24 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.18 | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.32 | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.43 | ||||||
| Intuit Inc. | 0.23 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.16 | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.19 | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.67 | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 0.15 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.09 | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 0.27 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.20 | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.45 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.25 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total assets
= 2,500 ÷ 48,460 = 0.05
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A consistent and significant improvement in solvency is observed between October 2021 and July 2026, characterized by a prolonged period of deleveraging followed by a substantial expansion of the balance sheet in the final quarters.
- Debt Reduction Trends
- Total debt, inclusive of operating lease liabilities, remained relatively stagnant at approximately 3.9 billion USD from October 2021 through April 2023. A sharp decline commenced in July 2023, with debt levels falling to 2.27 billion USD and continuing a steady downward trajectory to a minimum of 338 million USD by July 2025. A subsequent increase is noted starting in April 2026, where debt rose to 2.07 billion USD and reached 2.5 billion USD by July 2026.
- Asset Growth Patterns
- Total assets exhibited a persistent upward trend, growing from 10.4 billion USD in October 2021 to 24.9 billion USD by January 2026. A significant increase occurred in April 2026, where total assets surged to 46.2 billion USD, eventually peaking at 48.4 billion USD in July 2026, indicating a massive expansion of the asset base during this period.
- Debt to Assets Ratio Analysis
- The debt to assets ratio demonstrates a strong trend of improving solvency over the majority of the analyzed period. The ratio decreased from 0.38 in October 2021 to a floor of 0.01 between July 2025 and January 2026. Although the ratio increased slightly to 0.05 by July 2026 following the rise in total debt, the simultaneous and more aggressive expansion of total assets ensured that the solvency ratio remained significantly lower than the levels recorded between 2021 and 2023.
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Financial Leverage
Palo Alto Networks Inc., financial leverage calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 48,460) | 46,266) | 24,979) | 23,536) | 23,576) | 22,003) | 20,952) | 20,375) | 19,991) | 17,931) | 18,292) | 14,809) | 14,501) | 14,171) | 13,163) | 12,544) | 12,254) | 11,100) | 10,401) | 10,426) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 27,492) | 27,668) | 9,393) | 8,665) | 7,824) | 7,231) | 6,375) | 5,912) | 5,170) | 4,468) | 4,357) | 2,171) | 1,748) | 1,232) | 729) | 508) | 210) | 338) | 118) | 519) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial leverage1 | 1.76 | 1.67 | 2.66 | 2.72 | 3.01 | 3.04 | 3.29 | 3.45 | 3.87 | 4.01 | 4.20 | 6.82 | 8.29 | 11.50 | 18.06 | 24.69 | 58.35 | 32.88 | 88.29 | 20.09 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Leverage, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 2.16 | 2.15 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.07 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 1.98 | 1.95 | 1.89 | 1.93 | 1.99 | 1.98 | 2.01 | 2.05 | 2.14 | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.15 | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.29 | 2.14 | 2.05 | 2.02 | 1.86 | 1.80 | 1.84 | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.93 | 1.86 | 1.88 | 1.89 | ||||||
| AppLovin Corp. | — | — | 2.61 | 3.26 | 3.40 | 4.30 | 5.11 | 9.92 | 5.39 | 5.80 | 6.47 | 6.92 | 4.27 | 4.57 | 3.61 | 3.12 | 3.07 | 3.08 | 3.11 | 3.06 | ||||||
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | — | — | 1.76 | 1.84 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.90 | 1.89 | 1.92 | 2.01 | 1.70 | 1.60 | 1.67 | 1.74 | 1.77 | 1.76 | 1.87 | 1.83 | 1.66 | 1.59 | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 1.73 | 1.74 | 1.78 | 1.76 | 1.82 | 2.06 | 2.13 | 1.76 | 1.83 | 1.88 | 1.94 | 1.96 | 2.01 | 2.08 | 2.13 | 2.17 | 2.18 | 2.26 | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 4.41 | 4.74 | 4.65 | 5.24 | 5.40 | 5.42 | 5.02 | 5.49 | 5.57 | 5.90 | 6.00 | 5.60 | 5.96 | 6.19 | 5.80 | 6.27 | 6.57 | 7.00 | ||||||
| Intuit Inc. | 1.94 | 1.91 | 1.80 | 1.72 | 1.88 | 1.82 | 1.77 | 1.83 | 1.74 | 1.68 | 1.76 | 1.68 | 1.61 | 1.64 | 1.72 | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.68 | 1.69 | 1.53 | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 1.71 | 1.68 | 1.70 | 1.75 | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.76 | 1.82 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.97 | 2.02 | 2.00 | 1.95 | 1.99 | 2.07 | 2.19 | 2.12 | 2.13 | 2.21 | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 6.16 | 6.37 | 6.84 | 7.47 | 8.23 | 9.65 | 10.80 | 13.33 | 16.20 | 24.38 | 34.74 | 57.66 | 125.24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 1.19 | 1.21 | 1.20 | 1.23 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.27 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.27 | 1.30 | 1.31 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.39 | 1.40 | 1.40 | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 1.90 | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.63 | 1.68 | 1.56 | 1.60 | 1.61 | 1.67 | 1.57 | 1.59 | 1.63 | 1.69 | 1.55 | 1.57 | 1.58 | 1.64 | 1.53 | 1.60 | 1.52 | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 2.53 | 2.08 | 2.01 | 1.93 | 2.02 | 2.07 | 2.12 | 1.98 | 2.10 | 2.16 | 2.28 | 2.10 | 2.15 | 2.43 | 2.64 | 2.46 | 2.65 | 2.75 | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 1.53 | 1.54 | 1.55 | 1.70 | 1.75 | 2.40 | 1.40 | 1.45 | 1.51 | 1.54 | 1.58 | 1.68 | 1.67 | 1.68 | 1.70 | 1.71 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.65 | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 2.32 | 2.00 | 1.96 | 1.93 | 1.99 | 1.90 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 2.04 | 2.10 | 2.19 | 2.23 | 2.41 | 2.29 | 2.58 | 2.68 | 2.31 | 2.24 | 2.36 | 2.53 | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 48,460 ÷ 27,492 = 1.76
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The capital structure of the organization has evolved from a state of high financial risk to a significantly more stable and equity-heavy position over the analyzed period. This transition is characterized by a massive expansion of the asset base coupled with a proportional, and eventually accelerated, increase in stockholders' equity, leading to a substantial reduction in overall financial risk.
- Asset Growth Trajectory
- Total assets demonstrated a consistent upward trend, increasing from 10,426 million US dollars in October 2021 to 48,460 million US dollars by July 2026. While growth was steady for several years, a significant surge is observed between January 2026 and April 2026, during which total assets grew from 24,979 million to 46,266 million US dollars, nearly doubling within a single quarter.
- Stockholders' Equity Evolution
- Equity levels exhibited extreme volatility in the initial stages, reaching a minimum of 118 million US dollars in January 2022. Following this period, a sustained recovery and growth phase began, with equity rising steadily from 729 million US dollars in January 2023 to 9,393 million US dollars by January 2026. A sharp increase occurred in April 2026, with equity jumping to 27,668 million US dollars, reflecting a fundamental shift in the company's funding base.
- Financial Leverage Analysis
- The financial leverage ratio underwent a dramatic contraction, signaling an aggressive deleveraging process. The ratio reached a peak of 88.29 in January 2022, indicating a period of extreme reliance on liabilities. From January 2023, a consistent downward trend is observed, with the ratio declining from 18.06 to 1.67 by April 2026. The ratio stabilized at 1.76 by July 2026, representing a vast improvement in solvency and a significantly lower risk profile compared to the start of the period.
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Interest Coverage
Palo Alto Networks Inc., interest coverage calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | (282) | (177) | 432) | 334) | 254) | 262) | 267) | 351) | 358) | 279) | 1,747) | 194) | 228) | 108) | 84) | 20) | 3) | (73) | (94) | (104) | ||||||
| Add: Income tax expense | 13) | 21) | 117) | 78) | 338) | 48) | 58) | 18) | (39) | (28) | (1,611) | 88) | 89) | 23) | —) | 14) | 14) | 21) | 13) | 12) | ||||||
| Add: Interest expense | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 1) | 1) | 1) | —) | 2) | 3) | 3) | 6) | 8) | 7) | 7) | 7) | 7) | 7) | 7) | ||||||
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | (269) | (156) | 549) | 412) | 592) | 311) | 326) | 370) | 319) | 254) | 138) | 286) | 322) | 139) | 91) | 41) | 24) | (46) | (74) | (84) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest coverage1 | — | 6,985.00 | 2,071.33 | 911.61 | 532.90 | 427.74 | 269.85 | 163.77 | 120.07 | 72.96 | 46.08 | 35.96 | 21.82 | 10.40 | 4.05 | -1.99 | -6.56 | -4.28 | -3.42 | -2.65 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Coverage, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 41.06 | 40.77 | 39.97 | 45.94 | 57.86 | 80.38 | 135.71 | 165.48 | 175.20 | 175.18 | 168.23 | 193.31 | 220.23 | 212.89 | 217.31 | 195.34 | 188.01 | 133.08 | 133.32 | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 35.91 | 34.99 | 34.21 | 35.26 | 37.00 | 40.93 | 42.01 | 46.90 | 53.43 | 58.12 | 61.17 | 58.59 | 55.57 | 53.27 | 54.64 | 54.21 | 54.34 | 53.39 | ||||||
| AppLovin Corp. | — | — | 26.42 | 23.36 | 20.09 | 13.86 | 10.72 | 8.08 | 5.95 | 5.19 | 3.95 | 3.37 | 2.38 | 1.52 | 1.12 | 0.76 | -0.19 | 0.25 | 0.19 | 0.02 | ||||||
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | — | — | 15.57 | 14.39 | 14.06 | 13.53 | 13.50 | 15.95 | 19.37 | 24.99 | 33.48 | 36.67 | 36.43 | 32.16 | 34.13 | 38.63 | 46.58 | 57.84 | 58.34 | 52.92 | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 18.53 | 14.75 | 12.49 | 12.47 | 15.42 | 22.90 | 29.85 | 37.27 | 33.23 | 24.08 | 10.56 | -1.85 | -5.72 | -4.15 | -1.30 | 0.81 | 1.72 | 1.24 | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 6.41 | 6.41 | 6.34 | 6.05 | 4.44 | 4.39 | 4.39 | 4.69 | 6.33 | 6.21 | 6.41 | 6.44 | 2.34 | 2.25 | 1.95 | 1.59 | 6.01 | 5.40 | ||||||
| Intuit Inc. | 24.50 | 24.85 | 23.55 | 22.15 | 20.57 | 18.45 | 16.48 | 15.76 | 15.67 | 15.74 | 14.07 | 13.20 | 13.05 | 14.66 | 16.17 | 19.99 | 32.38 | 55.36 | 62.71 | 93.29 | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 5.25 | 5.43 | 5.51 | 4.94 | 4.96 | 4.96 | 4.81 | 4.60 | 4.34 | 4.08 | 3.88 | 3.74 | 3.60 | 3.96 | 4.41 | 3.33 | 3.78 | 3.98 | 4.23 | 6.06 | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3,786.90 | 499.52 | 149.97 | 69.33 | 34.43 | -5.32 | -49.82 | -87.97 | -176.15 | -201.09 | -194.27 | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 3.08 | 2.26 | 2.97 | 4.12 | 5.50 | 11.64 | 31.24 | 44.06 | 78.90 | 174.76 | 852.56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Interest coverage
= (EBITQ4 2026
+ EBITQ3 2026
+ EBITQ2 2026
+ EBITQ1 2026)
÷ (Interest expenseQ4 2026
+ Interest expenseQ3 2026
+ Interest expenseQ2 2026
+ Interest expenseQ1 2026)
= (-269 + -156 + 549 + 412)
÷ (0 + 0 + 0 + 0)
= —
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An analysis of the solvency metrics reveals a significant transition from a period of operating losses to a phase of high interest-coverage capacity, followed by recent volatility in earnings.
- Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) Trends
- Operating profitability demonstrated a recovery phase beginning in late 2021. Initial quarterly losses, which reached 84 million USD in October 2021, shifted to positive territory by July 2022. EBIT experienced a period of substantial growth, peaking at 592 million USD in July 2025. However, a sharp contraction is observed in the final two periods, with EBIT falling to -156 million USD in January 2026 and -269 million USD in April 2026.
- Interest Expense Trajectory
- Interest expenses were initially stable at 7 million USD per quarter from October 2021 through January 2023. Following this period, a consistent downward trend emerged, with expenses decreasing to 3 million USD by January 2024 and reaching near-zero levels (0 to 1 million USD) by July 2024. This reduction in the cost of debt servicing has significantly lowered the financial burden on the organization.
- Interest Coverage Ratio Evolution
- The interest coverage ratio reflects a dramatic shift in solvency. From October 2021 to October 2022, the ratio remained negative, indicating that operating earnings were insufficient to meet interest obligations. The ratio turned positive in January 2023 (4.05) and entered a phase of exponential growth as EBIT increased and interest expenses plummeted. This trend culminated in an exceptionally high ratio of 6,985.00 by April 2026, suggesting that despite the recent dip in EBIT, the minimal interest obligations have rendered the risk of default on interest payments negligible.
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