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Debt Ratio
Overview
The debt ratio, also known as the debt-to-asset ratio, is a leverage ratio that indicates the
percentage of assets that are being financed with debt. The higher the ratio, the greater the degree
of leverage and financial risk.
The debt ratio is commonly used by creditors to determine the amount of debt in a company, the
ability to repay its debt, and whether additional loans will be extended to the company. On the
other hand, investors use the ratio to make sure the company is solvent, have the ability to meet
current and future obligations, and can generate a return on their investment.
Formula
Interpretation
The debt ratio is commonly used by analysts, investors, and creditors to determine the overall risk
of a company. Companies with a higher ratio are more leveraged and hence, riskier to invest in and
provide loans to. If the ratio steadily increases, it could indicate a default at some point in the future.
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A ratio equal to one (=1) means that the company owns the same amount of liabilities as
its assets. It indicates that the company is highly leveraged.
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A ratio greater than one (>1) means the company owns more liabilities than it does assets.
It indicates that the company is extremely leveraged and highly risky to invest in or lend to.
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