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 == What is Capitalization Ratio ==
-The '''capitalization ratio''' is a financial ratio that measures the proportion of a company's capital that is financed through debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's total debt by its total capital. The higher the capitalization ratio, the more leveraged a company is and the greater the risk of financial distress.
+The '''capitalization ratio''' is a financial ratio that measures the proportion of a company's [[capital]] that is financed through debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's total debt by its total capital. The higher the capitalization ratio, the more leveraged a company is and the greater the risk of financial distress.
 The purpose of the capitalization ratio is to provide an indication of a company's financial risk and the level of debt that it has relative to its capital. A high capitalization ratio may indicate that a company is heavily reliant on debt financing and may be at greater risk of financial distress if it is unable to service its debt obligations. On the other hand, a low capitalization ratio may indicate that a company has a strong financial position and is less reliant on debt financing.
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+#[[Debt to Equity Ratio]]Equity

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		+	The '''capitalization ratio''' is a financial ratio that measures the proportion of a company's capital that is financed through debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's total debt by its total capital. The higher the capitalization ratio, the more leveraged a company is and the greater the risk of financial distress.
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		+	The purpose of the capitalization ratio is to provide an indication of a company's financial risk and the level of debt that it has relative to its capital. A high capitalization ratio may indicate that a company is heavily reliant on debt financing and may be at greater risk of financial distress if it is unable to service its debt obligations. On the other hand, a low capitalization ratio may indicate that a company has a strong financial position and is less reliant on debt financing.
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		+	There are two main components of the capitalization ratio: total debt and total capital. Total debt includes all the debt that a company has outstanding, including long-term debt and short-term debt. Total capital includes both debt and equity capital, such as common stock, preferred stock, and retained earnings.
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		+	An example of the capitalization ratio would be a company with total debt of $100,000 and total capital of $200,000. The capitalization ratio for this company would be 0.5, calculated as follows:
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		+	Capitalization Ratio = Total Debt / Total Capital
		+	= $100,000 / $200,000
		+	= 0.5
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		+	This indicates that 50% of the company's capital is financed through debt.
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		+	It is important to note that the capitalization ratio should be considered in conjunction with other financial ratios and metrics in order to get a complete picture of a company's financial performance. A high capitalization ratio may indicate that a company is heavily reliant on debt financing and may be at greater risk of financial distress, but it may also be a result of the company operating in a capital-intensive industry. Similarly, a low capitalization ratio may indicate that a company has a strong financial position and is less reliant on debt financing, but it may also be a result of the company having a low level of economic activity.
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		+	==See Also==
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