Business
Debt-to-Equity Ratio Calculator
Compare total debt or liabilities with shareholders’ equity.
- Free to use
- Runs in your browser
- Level B · Industry formula
- Last reviewed 2026-08-16
Calculator guide
How to use the Debt-to-Equity Ratio Calculator
Compare total debt or liabilities with shareholders’ equity. Enter the requested values and select Calculate. The result and supporting values are produced locally in your browser.
Formula
Worked example
With $300,000 of debt and $200,000 of equity, debt-to-equity is 1.5.
What to keep in mind
- Be consistent about whether your analysis uses interest-bearing debt or total liabilities.
- Capital structures differ significantly by industry.
Methodology
This calculator uses deterministic arithmetic and performs the calculation locally in your browser. Verify assumptions, units, and source values for your specific use case.
Review standard: Level B · Industry formula. How calculator reviews work.
Frequently asked questions
What does this calculator calculate?
Compare total debt or liabilities with shareholders’ equity.
How is the result calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio = Total Debt ÷ Shareholders’ Equity.
Can I use the result for an important decision?
Use the result as a calculation aid and verify the inputs, assumptions, and applicable professional or regulatory requirements before relying on it for an important decision.
Does CalculateMeasure store the values I enter?
The calculator performs its arithmetic in your browser. The calculator itself does not need to send your entered values to a server to produce the result.