Debt to Equity
since 2005
Calculation
Best Buy Co. Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Total Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2022 | 0.41 | = | 1,229) | ÷ | 3,020) |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 0.30 | = | 1,377) | ÷ | 4,587) |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 0.37 | = | 1,271) | ÷ | 3,479) |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 0.42 | = | 1,388) | ÷ | 3,306) |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 0.38 | = | 1,355) | ÷ | 3,612) |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 0.29 | = | 1,365) | ÷ | 4,709) |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 0.40 | = | 1,734) | ÷ | 4,378) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.32 | = | 1,621) | ÷ | 4,995) |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 0.42 | = | 1,657) | ÷ | 3,986) |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 0.75 | = | 2,296) | ÷ | 3,061) |
| Mar 3, 2012 | 0.59 | = | 2,208) | ÷ | 3,745) |
| Feb 26, 2011 | 0.26 | = | 1,709) | ÷ | 6,602) |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 0.29 | = | 1,802) | ÷ | 6,320) |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 0.42 | = | 1,963) | ÷ | 4,643) |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 0.18 | = | 816) | ÷ | 4,484) |
| Mar 3, 2007 | 0.10 | = | 650) | ÷ | 6,201) |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 0.11 | = | 596) | ÷ | 5,257) |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 0.13 | = | 600) | ÷ | 4,449) |
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).
1 US$ in millions
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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2022 | 0.41 | 0.46 | — | — | 0.56 |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 11.29 | 15.16 | 1.04 |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 0.37 | 0.34 | — | 9.79 | 0.38 |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 0.42 | 0.38 | — | 4.45 | 0.44 |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 0.38 | 0.54 | 18.59 | 2.89 | 0.43 |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 0.29 | 0.89 | 5.45 | 2.44 | 0.49 |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 3.37 | 1.65 | 0.38 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.32 | 0.62 | 1.84 | 1.14 | 0.38 |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 0.42 | 0.77 | 1.18 | 0.89 | 0.30 |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 0.75 | 0.33 | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.21 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | 0.59 | 0.38 | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.25 |
| Feb 26, 2011 | 0.26 | 0.03 | 0.52 | 0.36 | 0.25 |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 0.29 | 0.03 | 0.50 | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 0.42 | 0.02 | 0.64 | 0.34 | 0.36 |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.76 | 0.41 | 0.40 |
| Mar 3, 2007 | 0.10 | 1.07 | 0.47 | 0.28 | 0.35 |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 0.11 | 2.89 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.43 |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 0.13 | 6.18 | 0.09 | 0.32 | 0.42 |
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 | 0.41 | 0.93 |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 0.30 | 0.77 |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 0.37 | 0.86 |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 0.42 | 1.03 |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 0.38 | 1.24 |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 0.29 | 1.54 |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 0.40 | 1.15 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.32 | 1.04 |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 0.42 | 0.88 |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 0.75 | 0.53 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | 0.59 | 0.49 |
| Feb 26, 2011 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 0.42 | 0.43 |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 0.18 | 0.55 |
| Mar 3, 2007 | 0.10 | 0.41 |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 0.11 | 0.22 |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
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 | 0.41 | 1.48 |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 0.30 | 1.44 |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 0.37 | 2.22 |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 0.42 | 2.60 |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 0.38 | 2.59 |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 0.29 | 2.55 |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 0.40 | 2.21 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.32 | 1.88 |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 0.42 | 1.60 |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 0.75 | 1.25 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | 0.59 | 1.19 |
| Feb 26, 2011 | 0.26 | 1.09 |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 0.29 | 1.26 |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 0.42 | 2.58 |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 0.18 | 4.06 |
| Mar 3, 2007 | 0.10 | 2.62 |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 0.11 | 2.96 |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 0.13 | 2.35 |
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).