Debt to Equity
since 2005
Calculation
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Total Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 0.72 | = | 16,836) | ÷ | 23,512) |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 0.55 | = | 14,397) | ÷ | 26,007) |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 0.47 | = | 12,935) | ÷ | 27,466) |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 0.64 | = | 19,028) | ÷ | 29,880) |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 0.47 | = | 14,383) | ÷ | 30,861) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 0.22 | = | 4,510) | ÷ | 20,457) |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 0.26 | = | 5,047) | ÷ | 19,454) |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 0.30 | = | 5,392) | ÷ | 18,236) |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 0.16 | = | 2,409) | ÷ | 14,847) |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 0.17 | = | 2,401) | ÷ | 14,400) |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 0.16 | = | 2,351) | ÷ | 14,376) |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 0.11 | = | 1,420) | ÷ | 12,869) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 0.08 | = | 879) | ÷ | 11,104) |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 10,116) |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 0.00 | = | —) | ÷ | 8,890) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 0.72 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.99 | 0.60 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 0.47 | 0.62 | 0.59 | 1.16 | 0.59 |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 0.64 | 0.43 | 0.55 | 0.98 | 0.62 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.91 | 0.62 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 0.22 | 0.41 | 0.52 | 0.85 | 0.74 |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 0.26 | 0.46 | 0.56 | 1.07 | 0.71 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 0.30 | 0.11 | 0.56 | 1.11 | 0.75 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.81 | 1.02 | 0.73 |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 1.00 | 1.10 | 0.58 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 0.16 | 0.23 | — | 1.37 | 0.65 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 0.11 | 0.26 | — | 1.12 | 0.69 |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 0.08 | 0.26 | — | 0.64 | 0.63 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 0.00 | 0.06 | — | 0.69 | 0.73 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 0.00 | 0.09 | — | 0.73 | 0.64 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 0.72 | 0.75 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 0.55 | 0.62 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 0.47 | 0.65 |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 0.47 | 0.65 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 0.22 | 0.71 |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 0.26 | 0.73 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 0.30 | 0.72 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 0.16 | 0.71 |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 0.16 | 0.71 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 0.11 | 0.72 |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 0.08 | 0.60 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 0.72 | 1.34 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 0.55 | 1.19 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 0.47 | 1.23 |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 0.64 | 1.12 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 0.47 | 1.10 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 0.22 | 1.05 |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 0.26 | 0.95 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 0.30 | 0.91 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 0.16 | 0.85 |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 0.17 | 0.77 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 0.16 | 0.72 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 0.11 | 0.68 |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 0.08 | 0.53 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).