Eigenkapitalquote
German
Etymology
Eigenkapital (“equity”) + Quote (“quota; ratio”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯ɡŋ̩kapiˌtaːlkvote/
- Hyphenation: Ei‧gen‧ka‧pi‧tal‧quo‧te
Noun
Eigenkapitalquote f (genitive Eigenkapitalquote, plural Eigenkapitalquoten)
- (finance, accounting) equity ratio (a financial ratio that indicates the relative proportion of equity used to finance a company's assets)
- Eine hohe Eigenkapitalquote erhöht die finanzielle Stabilität und Unabhängigkeit eines Unternehmens.
- A high equity ratio increases the financial stability and independence of a company.
- Banken fordern bei der Kreditvergabe oft eine Mindesthöhe der Eigenkapitalquote.
- Banks often require a minimum level of equity ratio when granting loans.
Declension
Declension of Eigenkapitalquote [feminine]
Antonyms
- Fremdkapitalquote (debt ratio)
Coordinate terms
- Verschuldungsgrad (leverage ratio; debt-to-equity ratio)
- Anlagedeckungsgrad (asset coverage ratio)
Related terms
- Eigenkapitalrentabilität (return on equity)
- Haftungskapital (liable capital)
- Basel III (international regulatory framework for banks)
Further reading
- Eigenkapitalquote on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia de
References
- “Eigenkapitalquote” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “Eigenkapitalquote” in Duden online