gearing
B2CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister
Law noun
The ratio of a company's borrowed money to its own equity.
High gearing left the company dangerously exposed when interest rates rose.
Business noun
The proportion of a company's capital that is financed by debt relative to equity.
High gearing magnified both the group's profits and its exposure to rising interest rates.
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