Debt-to-Equity Ratio (D/E)
Total debt divided by total equity
FORMULA
Debt-to-Equity Ratio = Total Debt / Total Equity
Alternate Calculations
Including All Liabilities
Total Liabilities / Total EquityWhat is Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity. It shows how much debt a company is using to finance its assets relative to equity. Higher ratios indicate greater financial risk, while lower ratios suggest more conservative financing. The ideal ratio varies by industry.
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Sample Data
| quarter | totalDebt | totalEquity | ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 1,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 0.5 |
| Q2 | 1,050,000 | 2,050,000 | 0.51 |
| Q3 | 1,100,000 | 2,100,000 | 0.52 |
| Q4 | 1,150,000 | 2,150,000 | 0.53 |
Required Data Columns
Total DebtTotal Equity