Debt/Equity Ratio

Definition

• A comparison of debt and equity used to measure the livelihood of a business.

Synonyms
equivalence, correlation, percentage

Related Terms and Acronyms

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  • The cost of maintaining a property.
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  • The money an investment produces after subtracting cash expenses from income.
• Cash Flow Forecast — Definition,
  • An estimate of when and how much money will be received and paid out of a business. It usually records cash flow on a month-by-month basis for a period of two years.
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• Ratio — Definition,
  • Comparison of two figures used to evaluate business performance, such as debt/equity ratio and return on investment.