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Calculation
Best Buy Co. Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Total Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders’ equity1 | |
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| Feb 26, 2005 | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-KT (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-02-26).
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- Total Debt
- Over the analyzed period, total debt exhibited notable fluctuations. Initially, total debt remained relatively low and stable from 2005 through 2007, ranging between 596 and 650 million US dollars. However, a substantial increase occurred in 2008 and 2009, with debt reaching a peak of 2,296 million US dollars in 2013. Following this peak, total debt generally decreased, with some minor fluctuations, ending at 1,229 million US dollars in 2022. This indicates periods of significant leverage expansion followed by efforts at debt reduction.
- Total Shareholders’ Equity
- Shareholders’ equity demonstrated considerable variability throughout the period. Initially, it increased steadily, reaching a high point of 6,602 million US dollars in 2011. Subsequently, there was a marked decline, bottoming out at 3,020 million US dollars in 2022. The fluctuations suggest phases of strong capital growth followed by contractions, possibly reflecting changes in retained earnings, asset valuation, or capital structure adjustments.
- Debt to Equity Ratio
- The debt to equity ratio reveals dynamic shifts in the company’s financial leverage. The ratio remained low, below 0.2, during the early years up to 2007, indicating a conservative leverage approach. From 2008 onwards, the ratio increased sharply, peaking at 0.75 in 2013, reflecting higher reliance on debt relative to equity. Post-2013, the ratio decreased but stayed elevated compared to the initial years, with values fluctuating between 0.29 and 0.42. This pattern suggests cycles of increased financial risk followed by partial deleveraging, but maintaining a higher leverage level than initially observed.
Comparison to Competitors
Best Buy Co. Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Best Buy Co. Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Home Depot Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | TJX Cos. Inc. | |
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| Jan 29, 2022 | |||||
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| Feb 26, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-KT (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-02-26).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)
Best Buy Co. Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer discretionary distribution & retail)
| Best Buy Co. Inc. | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2022 | ||
| Jan 30, 2021 | ||
| Feb 1, 2020 | ||
| Feb 2, 2019 | ||
| Feb 3, 2018 | ||
| Jan 28, 2017 | ||
| Jan 30, 2016 | ||
| Jan 31, 2015 | ||
| Feb 1, 2014 | ||
| Feb 2, 2013 | ||
| Mar 3, 2012 | ||
| Feb 26, 2011 | ||
| Feb 27, 2010 | ||
| Feb 28, 2009 | ||
| Mar 1, 2008 | ||
| Mar 3, 2007 | ||
| Feb 25, 2006 | ||
| Feb 26, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-KT (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-02-26).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
Best Buy Co. Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| Best Buy Co. Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2022 | ||
| Jan 30, 2021 | ||
| Feb 1, 2020 | ||
| Feb 2, 2019 | ||
| Feb 3, 2018 | ||
| Jan 28, 2017 | ||
| Jan 30, 2016 | ||
| Jan 31, 2015 | ||
| Feb 1, 2014 | ||
| Feb 2, 2013 | ||
| Mar 3, 2012 | ||
| Feb 26, 2011 | ||
| Feb 27, 2010 | ||
| Feb 28, 2009 | ||
| Mar 1, 2008 | ||
| Mar 3, 2007 | ||
| Feb 25, 2006 | ||
| Feb 26, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-KT (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-02-26).