Debt-to-Equity Ratio

Urban Outfitters' debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio of 0.46x means the company uses $0.46 of debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity, indicating a conservative capital structure.

This is well below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.74x, placing URBN in the 35th percentile — meaning it carries less debt than most of its industry peers. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter data is available (both marked N/A), and there is no reported trend over the last eight quarters, so investors cannot assess recent directional changes. The low ratio already signals lower financial risk from leverage, and the absence of a rising trend reinforces a stable, conservative picture. This combination suggests minimal pressure from debt servicing and reduces bankruptcy risk, making the stock a lower-risk opportunity in the cyclical sector. The low D/E directly supports the overall BULLISH verdict, as a lean debt profile aligns with positive investment sentiment.

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