The Debt/Equity of Unifirst Corp. is 0.28
Debt to equity ratio is a financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of shareholders’ equity and debt used to finance a company’s assets.
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The debt to equity ratio is generally calculated by dividing debt by equity. The D/E ratio is also known as risk, gearing or leverage. The two components are often taken from the firm's balance sheet or statement of financial position (so-called book value), but the ratio may also be calculated using market values for both, if the company's debt and equity are publicly traded, or using a combination of book value for debt and market value for equity financially. Preferred stock can be considered part of debt or equity. Attributing preferred shares to one or the other is partially a subjective decision but will also take into account the specific features of the preferred shares. When used to calculate a company's financial leverage, the debt usually includes only the long-term debt.
unifirst corporation (nyse: unf), headquartered in wilmington, mass., is a north american leader in the supply and servicing of managed uniform and workwear programs, as well as in the delivery of ancillary facility services. together with its subsidiaries, the company also provides first aid and safety products, and manages specialized workwear programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. unifirst manufactures its own branded work clothing, protective garments, and floorcare products; maintains 250 locations coast-to-coast; serves more than 300,000 business customers; and employs 14,000 employee team partners. the company outfits nearly 2 million workers each business day through its managed rental, lease, and purchase programs. unifirst's corporate mission is to be recognized as the leading provider of quality uniform products and services. our continuous customer focus enables us to grow, to provide an equitable return on investment, and to create development opportunities for