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Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA)
Analysis of Solvency Ratios
Beginner level
Solvency ratios also known as long-term debt ratios measure a company’s ability to meet long-term obligations.
Solvency Ratios (Summary)
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., solvency ratios
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20).
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Debt to equity ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s debt to equity ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
| Debt to capital ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total debt plus shareholders’ equity. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s debt to capital ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
| Debt to assets ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total assets. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s debt to assets ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
| Financial leverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total assets divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s financial leverage ratio increased from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Interest coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as EBIT divided by interest payments. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s interest coverage ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Fixed charge coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as earnings before fixed charges and tax divided by fixed charges. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s fixed charge coverage ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Debt to Equity
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., debt to equity calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20).
1 2019 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Total Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. shareholders’ equity
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Debt to equity ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s debt to equity ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
Debt to Capital
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., debt to capital calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20).
1 2019 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Debt to capital ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total debt plus shareholders’ equity. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s debt to capital ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
Debt to Assets
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., debt to assets calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20).
1 2019 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Debt to assets ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total debt divided by total assets. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s debt to assets ratio deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
Financial Leverage
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., financial leverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20).
1 2019 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Total Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. shareholders’ equity
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Financial leverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as total assets divided by total shareholders’ equity. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s financial leverage ratio increased from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019. |
Interest Coverage
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., interest coverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Aug 31, 2019 | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | ||
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| Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | |
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| Add: Interest expense, net | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20).
1 2019 Calculation
Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Interest coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as EBIT divided by interest payments. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s interest coverage ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Fixed Charge Coverage
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., fixed charge coverage calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Aug 31, 2019 | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2014 | ||
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| Fixed Charge Coverage, Competitors2 | |||||||
| CVS Health Corp. | |
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| Food & Drug Retailers | |
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| Consumer Services | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20).
1 2019 Calculation
Fixed charge coverage = Earnings before fixed charges and tax ÷ Fixed charges
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Solvency ratio | Description | The company |
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| Fixed charge coverage ratio | A solvency ratio calculated as earnings before fixed charges and tax divided by fixed charges. | Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s fixed charge coverage ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |