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Debt-to-Equity Ratio Calculator

D/E = total debt / total shareholders' equity.

Compute a company's debt-to-equity (leverage) ratio: total debt divided by total shareholders' equity. A D/E around 1.0–2.0 is typical for many industries; very high ratios indicate aggressive leverage and higher financial risk.

Nadia Almasri By Nadia Almasri
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Formula

D/E = total debt / total equity

In depth

Compute a company's debt-to-equity (leverage) ratio: total debt divided by total shareholders' equity. A D/E around 1.0–2.0 is typical for many industries; very high ratios indicate aggressive leverage and higher financial risk.