Question : What is the debt in the context of the debt-to-equity ratio?
Option 1: Short Term Debts
Option 2: Long Term Debts
Option 3: Debentures and Current Liabilities
Option 4: Total Debts
Correct Answer: Long Term Debts
Solution :
The debt-equity ratio evaluates the relative capital contributions of shareholders or owners and debtors. The ratio of a company's total long-term debt to equity capital is known as the debt-equity ratio.
Hence option 2 will be the correct answer.