Question : If the debt-equity ratio is 0.43: 1. What will the ratio indicate with respect to the company's financial position?
Option 1: It indicates that the long-term financial position of the company is very sound
Option 2: It indicates that the long-term financial position of the company is weak
Option 3: It indicates that the short term financial position of the company is very sound
Option 4: It indicates that the short-term financial position of the company is very weak
Correct Answer: It indicates that the long-term financial position of the company is very sound
Solution : Answer = It indicates that the long-term financial position of the company is very sound.
Generally, the debt-to-equity ratio should not be more than 2:1. The debt-to-equity Ratio of the above company is 0.43:1, which indicates that long-term debt is only 0.43 in comparison to shareholder funds.
Hence, it may be considered that the long-term Financial Position of the Company is very sound.
Hence, the correct option is 1.