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What is 'Total Debt To Total Assets'
Total debt to total assets is a leverage ratio that defines the total amount of debt relative to assets. This enables comparisons of leverage to be made across different companies. The higher the ratio, the higher the degree of leverage, and consequently, financial risk. This is a broad ratio that includes long-term and short-term debt (borrowings maturing within one year), as well as all assets – tangible and intangible.
Total Debt To Total Assets
BREAKING DOWN 'Total Debt To Total Assets'
For example, assume hypothetical company Levered Co. has $40 million in long-term debt, $10 million in short-term debt, and $100 million in total assets. Levered Co. would therefore have a total
01:42
What is 'Total Debt To Total Assets'
Total debt to total assets is a leverage ratio that defines the total amount of debt relative to assets. This enables comparisons of leverage to be made across different companies. The higher the ratio, the higher the degree of leverage, and consequently, financial risk. This is a broad ratio that includes long-term and short-term debt (borrowings maturing within one year), as well as all assets – tangible and intangible.
Total Debt To Total Assets
BREAKING DOWN 'Total Debt To Total Assets'
For example, assume hypothetical company Levered Co. has $40 million in long-term debt, $10 million in short-term debt, and $100 million in total assets. Levered Co. would therefore have a total