Debt to Equity
since 2005
Calculation
Nike Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 0.60 | = | 7,966) | ÷ | 13,213) |
| May 31, 2024 | 0.62 | = | 8,909) | ÷ | 14,430) |
| May 31, 2023 | 0.64 | = | 8,933) | ÷ | 14,004) |
| May 31, 2022 | 0.62 | = | 9,430) | ÷ | 15,281) |
| May 31, 2021 | 0.74 | = | 9,415) | ÷ | 12,767) |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.20 | = | 9,657) | ÷ | 8,055) |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.38 | = | 3,479) | ÷ | 9,040) |
| May 31, 2018 | 0.39 | = | 3,810) | ÷ | 9,812) |
| May 31, 2017 | 0.31 | = | 3,802) | ÷ | 12,407) |
| May 31, 2016 | 0.17 | = | 2,055) | ÷ | 12,258) |
| May 31, 2015 | 0.10 | = | 1,260) | ÷ | 12,707) |
| May 31, 2014 | 0.13 | = | 1,373) | ÷ | 10,824) |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.12 | = | 1,388) | ÷ | 11,156) |
| May 31, 2012 | 0.04 | = | 385) | ÷ | 10,381) |
| May 31, 2011 | 0.07 | = | 663) | ÷ | 9,843) |
| May 31, 2010 | 0.06 | = | 592) | ÷ | 9,754) |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.09 | = | 812) | ÷ | 8,693) |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.08 | = | 625) | ÷ | 7,825) |
| May 31, 2007 | 0.08 | = | 541) | ÷ | 7,025) |
| May 31, 2006 | 0.11 | = | 709) | ÷ | 6,285) |
| May 31, 2005 | 0.14 | = | 763) | ÷ | 5,644) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
1 US$ in millions
- Total Debt
- The total debt exhibited fluctuations over the analyzed period. Initially, it decreased from 763 million USD in 2005 to a low of 385 million USD in 2012. Thereafter, the debt increased sharply, reaching a peak at 9,657 million USD in 2020. Subsequently, the debt slightly declined, ending at 7,966 million USD in 2025. This pattern suggests periods of leverage reduction followed by significant borrowing, and a recent moderate deleveraging trend.
- Shareholders' Equity
- Shareholders' equity demonstrated a generally upward trend from 5,644 million USD in 2005 to 12,707 million USD in 2015, indicating growth in net asset value. However, there was a notable decline from 12,407 million USD in 2017 to 8,055 million USD in 2020. Post-2020, equity recovered strongly, peaking at 15,281 million USD in 2022 before tapering off moderately to 13,213 million USD in 2025. These fluctuations may reflect earnings variations, dividend policies, or capital management activities over time.
- Debt to Equity Ratio
- The debt to equity ratio remained relatively low and stable below 0.1 through 2010, indicating conservative leverage. A gradual increase was observed from 2012 onwards, peaking sharply at 1.2 in 2020, coinciding with the high total debt and reduced equity in that year. Following this peak, the ratio declined steadily to 0.6 by 2025, signaling improved balance sheet leverage and a return towards more cautious debt management.
- Overall Analysis
- The financial data reveals an initial phase of low to moderate debt levels with steady growth in shareholders' equity, implying strong financial health and conservative leverage policy. The period around 2019-2020 marks a significant shift with a substantial increase in debt and a simultaneous decrease in equity, which markedly raised the debt to equity ratio to above 1. This suggests increased reliance on external financing possibly for growth investments or other strategic reasons during that time. Following this, the company appears to have focused on reducing leverage and restoring equity levels, resulting in a more balanced capital structure by 2025. The trends highlight a dynamic approach to capital management reflective of varying strategic priorities and market conditions over the analyzed years.
Comparison to Competitors
Nike Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Nike Inc. | lululemon athletica inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 0.60 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2024 | 0.62 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2023 | 0.64 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2022 | 0.62 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2021 | 0.74 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.20 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.38 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2018 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2017 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2016 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2015 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2014 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2012 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2011 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2010 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| May 31, 2007 | 0.08 | — |
| May 31, 2006 | 0.11 | — |
| May 31, 2005 | 0.14 | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Durables & Apparel)
Nike Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer durables & apparel)
| Nike Inc. | Consumer Durables & Apparel | |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 0.60 | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 0.62 | 0.48 |
| May 31, 2023 | 0.64 | 0.52 |
| May 31, 2022 | 0.62 | 0.52 |
| May 31, 2021 | 0.74 | 0.61 |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.20 | 0.97 |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.38 | 0.33 |
| May 31, 2018 | 0.39 | 0.33 |
| May 31, 2017 | 0.31 | 0.28 |
| May 31, 2016 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| May 31, 2015 | 0.10 | 0.09 |
| May 31, 2014 | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| May 31, 2012 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| May 31, 2011 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| May 31, 2010 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| May 31, 2007 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| May 31, 2006 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| May 31, 2005 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
Nike Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| Nike Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 0.60 | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 0.62 | 1.06 |
| May 31, 2023 | 0.64 | 1.29 |
| May 31, 2022 | 0.62 | 1.45 |
| May 31, 2021 | 0.74 | 1.42 |
| May 31, 2020 | 1.20 | 2.17 |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.38 | 2.60 |
| May 31, 2018 | 0.39 | 2.59 |
| May 31, 2017 | 0.31 | 2.55 |
| May 31, 2016 | 0.17 | 2.21 |
| May 31, 2015 | 0.10 | 1.88 |
| May 31, 2014 | 0.13 | 1.60 |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.12 | 1.25 |
| May 31, 2012 | 0.04 | 1.19 |
| May 31, 2011 | 0.07 | 1.09 |
| May 31, 2010 | 0.06 | 1.26 |
| May 31, 2009 | 0.09 | 2.58 |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.08 | 4.06 |
| May 31, 2007 | 0.08 | 2.62 |
| May 31, 2006 | 0.11 | 2.96 |
| May 31, 2005 | 0.14 | 2.35 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).