a measure of a company's gearing or leverage, calculated by dividing long-term debt by common shareholders' equity, usually using the data from the previous fiscal year. A high ratio = a high level of debt; not usually good.
DEBT/EQUITY RATIO
Meaning of DEBT/EQUITY RATIO in English
Raynet Business and Marketing English glossary. Английский глоссарий компании Raynet Business and Marketing . 2012