Debt to Equity Ratio Calculator
Compare a company's total debt with shareholder equity to see how heavily it relies on borrowing. Enter total debt and shareholder equity to see…
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Compare a company's total debt with shareholder equity to see how heavily it relies on borrowing. Enter total debt and shareholder equity to see debt-to-equity ratio when you calculate.
Worked example
Example calculated from the starting values. Enter your own values and press Calculate to get your result.
With the default inputs (total debt = 300,000, shareholder equity = 450,000), the results are: debt-to-equity ratio 0.67.
Quick reference: total debt vs result
Reference table based on the example values; it is not your calculation result.
| Total debt | Debt-to-equity ratio |
|---|---|
| 150,000 | 0.33 |
| 300,000 | 0.67 |
| 600,000 | 1.33 |
| 1,500,000 | 3.33 |
| 3,000,000 | 6.67 |
| 6,000,000 | 13.33 |
Frequently asked questions
What formula does this calculator use?
Debt-to-equity ratio = debt ÷ eq. Variables: debt = total debt, eq = shareholder equity.
What do I need to enter?
You need total debt, shareholder equity. Results update as you type.
What is an example result?
With the default inputs (total debt = 300,000, shareholder equity = 450,000), the results are: debt-to-equity ratio 0.67.
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