Debt-To-Equity Ratio Interpretation: Assessing Financial Health Guide Launched

Dec 21, 2023

Online Accounting Tips has released a new guide to debt-to-equity ratio, helping business owners assess the financial health of their company.

New York, United States - December 21, 2023 /PressCable/

In its recently launched guide, Online Accounting Tips provides a thorough overview of debt-to-equity ratio, a figure showing how much debt a company has compared to its assets. This ratio is determined by dividing a company’s total debt by total shareholder equity. For example, if a company has $400,000 in total debt and $1 million in shareholder’s equity, then its debt-to-equity ratio would be 0.4.

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As explained in the new guide, a higher D/E ratio indicates that a company has taken on too much risk and may not be in a good financial position to cover its debts. On the other hand, a low D/E ratio suggests that the company has not had to rely on borrowing to finance its operations and is, therefore, in a stronger financial position.

“A low debt-to-equity ratio indicates that a company has less reliance on borrowed funds compared to its equity,” explains the guide. “This means that the company is not heavily burdened by debt obligations, which can be a positive sign of financial stability. It also suggests that the company has enough cash flow to cover its debts and may have lower interest expenses, impacting profitability positively.”

The guide moves on to explain the terms ‘liquidity’ and solvency’ when it comes to assessing a company's financial health. Liquidity refers to a company’s ability to meet short-term obligations, turning assets into ready cash, whereas solvency assesses a company’s ability to meet long-term debts and financial obligations. “An optimal debt-to-equity ratio can indicate efficient liquidity management, while high ratios may suggest excessive reliance on borrowed funds or a need for debt restructuring," states the guide.

The experts at Online Accounting Tips delve into the factors affecting debt-to-equity ratio, listing interest rates as a common contributing factor. “When interest rates are low, companies tend to borrow more, resulting in a higher debt-to-equity ratio. On the other hand, when interest rates are high, companies may opt for equity financing instead of borrowing, leading to a lower debt-to-equity ratio.”

In addition to fluctuating interest rates, business cycles can also have a major influence on D/E ratios, explains the guide. For example, during periods of economic downturn or recession, companies may experience problems with cash flow, forcing them to take on additional debt to sustain business.

Interested parties can find more information on how to assess their company’s financial leverage using the debt-to-equity ratio by visiting https://onlineaccountingtips.com/

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