Debt to Equity Ratio Calculator The debt to equity ratio is a direct comparison of debt to stockholders equity and is the most common measure of capital structure.
Working with your debt to equity ratio Businesses are financed with some combination of borrowing and equity. The best combination for your business is one that minimizes interest costs while maximizing the operating leverage of your business. Debt to equity ratios also vary across types of industries. Lenders will often look at this ratio but it is important to recognize that asset values may reflect historical values and not current values. |