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Ratios: Debt to Asset Ratio definitions Flashcards

Ratios: Debt to Asset Ratio definitions
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  • Debt to Assets Ratio

    A solvency measure showing the proportion of a company's assets financed by liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total assets.
  • Solvency Ratio

    A financial metric used to assess a company's ability to meet its long-term obligations and overall financial stability.
  • Total Liabilities

    The sum of all financial obligations a company owes to outside parties, including loans and accounts payable.
  • Total Assets

    The complete value of everything a company owns, including cash, inventory, property, and equipment.
  • Equity

    The residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting liabilities, representing ownership value.
  • Financial Risk

    The potential for a company to face difficulties in meeting debt obligations, often increased by higher debt ratios.
  • Default

    A situation where a company fails to meet its debt repayment obligations, potentially leading to legal or financial consequences.
  • Debt Payments

    Regular payments a company must make to service its outstanding liabilities, including principal and interest.
  • Interest

    The cost incurred by a company for borrowing funds, typically paid periodically to lenders.
  • Dividend

    A distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, not a mandatory payment like debt interest.
  • Financial Structure

    The composition of a company's funding sources, specifically the mix of debt and equity used to finance assets.
  • Liabilities

    Obligations or debts a company must settle in the future, arising from past transactions or events.
  • Bank Loan

    A sum of money borrowed from a financial institution, requiring repayment with interest over a specified period.