Answer:
The debt-to-equity ratio is a means of assessing the risk of a company's financing structure.
The correct answer is B
Explanation:
The division of book value of secured liabilities by book value of pledged assets is referred to as debt ratio.
Debt-equity ratio is calculated by dividing the book value of debt by book value of total stockholders equity. It measures the extent to which a firm is exposed to financial risk.
Debt-to-equity ratio is relevant to secured creditors because it shows the ability of a firm in repaying its debt obligations.
Debt-to-equity ratio cannot be calculated from the information provided in a company's income statement.
Debt-to-equity ratio is not calculated from the market values of assets and liabilities.
