Question : What does a high debt-to-equity ratio suggest about a risky financial situation?
Option 1: 3: 1
Option 2: 1: 2
Option 3: 1: 1
Option 4: 2: 1
Correct Answer: 2: 1
Solution :
A debt-equity ratio greater than 2:1 indicates that the company has taken on more debt than it owns. Increased debt can lead to inconsistency in earnings due to increased interest expense, as well as increased vulnerability to business downturns.
Hence option 4 is the correct answer.