Debt-to-Equity Ratio

fundamental

The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company's total debt to its shareholders' equity. A ratio of 1.0 means equal amounts of debt and equity financing. Higher ratios indicate greater financial leverage and potentially higher risk. The optimal ratio varies significantly by industry.

Related Terms

Book Value EV/EBITDA Return on Equity (ROE)

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