Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.38 (As of May. 2025)


What is Walgreens Boots Alliance LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Walgreens Boots Alliance BUE:WBA 15 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.38 as of May. 2025. GuruFocus rates BUE:WBA with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Walgreens Boots Alliance's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was 0.38.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from May. 2024 (0.35) to May. 2025 (0.38). It may suggest that Walgreens Boots Alliance is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.


Walgreens Boots Alliance  (BUE:WBA) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.


Walgreens Boots Alliance LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms


Walgreens Boots Alliance LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walgreens Boots Alliance's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Walgreens Boots Alliance LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Walgreens Boots Alliance Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 0.37 0.36 0.31 0.36

Walgreens Boots Alliance Quarterly Data
Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.36 0.36 0.38 0.38

Walgreens Boots Alliance LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2024 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Aug. 2024 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Aug. 2024 )/Total Assets (A: Aug. 2024 )
=26995379.331/75526482.127
=0.36

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: May. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: May. 2025 )/Total Assets (Q: May. 2025 )
=30977539.508/82149897.108
=0.38

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.38 mean?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.38 as of May. 2025. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.38. Overall, Walgreens Boots Alliance has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walgreens Boots Alliance's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to WGRX and PETS?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.38 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance stock overvalued right now?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.38. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.38. Walgreens Boots Alliance's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.38 as of May. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Business Description

Address 108 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.