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See how much a company owes compared with what its owners have put in.
Debt to equity shows how much a company relies on borrowed money. A higher number means more debt for each dollar of owner equity, which adds risk when times are hard. Normal levels differ by industry.
Debt to equity = total liabilities divided by shareholder equity. This tool uses total liabilities.
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