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DebtThe amount that is owed, as a result of previous borrowing. A country's debt may refer to the debt of its government or to the country as a whole.DebtMoney borrowed.DebtMoney owed to a lender.DebtMoney owed by an individual or company to another individual or company.Similar MatchesOverlapping debtOverlapping debtThe portion of debt of political subdivisions or neighboring special districts that a municipality is responsible for. Debt to equity ratioDebt to equity ratioNet borrowings of a company divided by shareholders' funds. The ratio shows the amount of financing that is provided by sources other than the shareholders.Net borrowings means the total borrowings of the company from banks, other financial institutions, debenture holders and preference shareholders, less any cash that is readily available and any short term cash holdings.Both figures can be found in a company's balance sheet. The ratio is often multiplied by 100 and expressed as a percentage. The higher the percentage, the more risky for lenders to the company. Most lenders like the percentage to be below 50%. If it is above 100%, the company is said to be highly geared. Debt retirementDebt retirementThe complete repayment of debt. See: Sinking fund. Effective debtEffective debtThe total debt owed by a firm to its creditors. Public debtPublic debtIssues of debt by governments to compensate for a lack of tax revenues. Further SuggestionsDebt cancellationDebt service parity approach Debt/equity swap Indebtedness Debt displacement Debt securities Debtor nation Original issue discount debt (OID debt) Debt limit Underlying debt Long term debt ratio Nonintermediated debt market Bad debt short term debt Debt service coverage ratio Unsecured debt National debt Debt service Debt crisis Debt service coverage national debt Debt bomb Monetize the debt Debt service Long term debt |
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