Definition
Total debt divided by shareholders' equity.
Why it’s relevant today
Higher financing costs increase scrutiny of corporate leverage.
Why it matters
The ratio shows how heavily owners rely on borrowed capital.
Total debt divided by shareholders' equity.
Higher financing costs increase scrutiny of corporate leverage.
The ratio shows how heavily owners rely on borrowed capital.
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