Debt Ratio

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Debt Ratio, in debt ratio accounting, is a financial metric that quantifies the proportion of a company’s total liabilities to its total assets. It is calculated by dividing total debt by total assets, providing insight into the firm’s leverage and financial stability. A higher debt ratio indicates greater financial risk, as more assets are financed through debt. This ratio is crucial for assessing a company’s long-term solvency and risk profile.

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