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A solvency ratio is a financial metric used to measure a company’s ability to meet its long-term debt obligations.It is calculated by comparing a company’s total assets to its total liabilities. A higher solvency ratio indicates that the company has more assets than liabilities and is better equipped to manage long-term debt. Solvency ratios are crucial in assessing a company’s financial stability and its ability to continue operations in the long term.
A company has total assets of $1 million and total liabilities of $600,000. Its solvency ratio is 1.67, indicating it has $1.67 in assets for every $1 of debt.
• Measures a company’s ability to meet long-term debt obligations.
• Higher solvency ratios indicate better financial stability.
• Used by investors and creditors to assess financial health.
It helps assess the company’s ability to manage long-term debt and remain financially stable over time.
Changes in total assets, liabilities, or equity can impact the solvency ratio.
A low ratio suggests higher financial risk, as the company may struggle to meet its long-term debt obligations.
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