A financial metric that gauges the extent of debt used to fund assets relative to equity or capital. It helps investors and lenders assess risk, indicating how reliant a company is on borrowed funds. Creditors use it to evaluate loan safety, while businesses monitor it to balance growth potential with financial stability.
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