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LT D/E — Long-Term Debt to Equity

DeepScreen explains LT D/E as follows: Long-term debt to equity isolates structural borrowing and helps show how much enduring leverage supports the business.

Formula

Long-term debt ÷ shareholder equity

Illustrative example

Long-term debt of 40 million divided by equity of 100 million gives 0.4x. Short-term borrowing remains outside this calculation.

Educational example; these are not reported company figures.

How to interpret it

  • A declining ratio can indicate balance-sheet repair.
  • Stable cash-generating businesses can support more debt.

Limitations

  • It excludes short-term obligations.
  • Maturity schedules and interest rates still matter.

Frequently asked questions

What is LT D/E?
Long-term debt to equity isolates structural borrowing and helps show how much enduring leverage supports the business.
How is LT D/E calculated?
Long-term debt ÷ shareholder equity
What should investors watch for with LT D/E?
It excludes short-term obligations. Maturity schedules and interest rates still matter.

. Educational analytical content, not investment advice.