Calculate your debt-to-asset ratio and compare against industry benchmarks. Track assets, debts, and equity with detailed financial analysis and risk assessment for businesses and individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good debt-to-asset ratio?

A "good" debt-to-asset ratio varies by industry.

Technology companies typically maintain 20-40%, manufacturing 40-60%, and real estate 60-80%.

Ratios below 30% indicate conservative leverage with low risk, while ratios above 70% suggest aggressive leverage requiring careful management.

How is debt-to-asset ratio different from debt-to-equity ratio?

Debt-to-asset ratio measures the percentage of assets financed by debt (ranging 0-100%).

Debt-to-equity ratio compares creditor financing to owner financing and can exceed 100%.

Both measure leverage but from different perspectives—asset coverage vs. capital structure.

What debt-to-asset ratio is too high?

For most non-financial businesses, ratios exceeding 70-80% indicate high risk: limited borrowing capacity, vulnerability to revenue disruptions, and difficulty refinancing.

Technology companies should stay below 50%, while capital-intensive industries like real estate can sustain higher ratios due to tangible collateral.

How do I calculate my debt-to-asset ratio?

Formula: (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) × 100 = Debt-to-Asset Ratio (%).

Include all debts (accounts payable, loans, mortgages) and all assets (cash, property, equipment, intangibles).

Example: $150,000 debt ÷ $250,000 assets = 60%.

Why does debt-to-asset ratio vary by industry?

Industry variation reflects economic fundamentals.

Capital-intensive industries (real estate, hospitality) sustain 60-80% leverage because assets provide strong collateral.

Asset-light businesses (technology, consulting) maintain 20-40% due to intangible assets being difficult to collateralize.

Financial services operate at 70-90% because borrowing is inherent to their business model.

How can I improve my debt-to-asset ratio?

Two strategies: (1) Increase assets—inject equity capital, retain earnings, revalue undervalued assets. (2) Decrease debt—accelerate loan payments, sell non-core assets for debt reduction, refinance to lower rates and use savings for paydown.

Most effective approach combines both with a 12-36 month systematic plan.

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