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- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Reportable Segments
- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Analysis of Revenues
- Analysis of Debt
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
Nike Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Shareholders’ equity1 | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-05-31), 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
An analysis of the capital structure from 2005 to 2026 reveals a transition from a highly conservative, low-leverage position to a period of significant debt expansion, followed by a phase of gradual stabilization and deleveraging.
- Low Leverage Period (2005–2012)
- During this interval, the company maintained a very low reliance on borrowed capital. Total debt remained consistently below US$ 1 billion, while shareholders' equity grew steadily from US$ 5.64 billion to US$ 10.38 billion. This resulted in a minimal debt-to-equity ratio that trended downward, reaching a nadir of 0.04 in 2012.
- Incremental Debt Expansion (2013–2019)
- A shift in financing strategy is observed beginning in 2013, as total debt rose to US$ 1.39 billion and continued to climb, reaching US$ 3.81 billion by 2018. Although shareholders' equity remained relatively robust, the increased borrowing caused the debt-to-equity ratio to rise steadily from 0.12 to a peak of 0.39 in 2018.
- Leverage Spike (2020)
- The year 2020 represents a period of acute financial volatility. Total debt increased sharply to US$ 9.66 billion, while shareholders' equity contracted to US$ 8.06 billion. This simultaneous increase in liabilities and decrease in equity led to a dramatic surge in the debt-to-equity ratio to 1.20, marking the only instance in the period where total debt exceeded shareholders' equity.
- Recovery and Stabilization (2021–2026)
- Following the 2020 peak, a trend toward balance sheet normalization is evident. Shareholders' equity recovered strongly, peaking at US$ 15.28 billion in 2022. While total debt remained elevated compared to pre-2020 levels, it began a gradual decline toward US$ 7.94 billion by 2026. Consequently, the debt-to-equity ratio improved from 0.74 in 2021 to 0.53 by 2026, indicating a more balanced capital structure than during the 2020 spike, though remaining higher than the 2005–2012 era.
Comparison to Competitors
Nike Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Nike Inc. | lululemon athletica inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-05-31), 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 | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-05-31), 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 | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-05-31), 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).