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Gearing Ratio

The gearing ration measures how much of a company’s operations are funded through debt compared to equity. It helps assess financial risk and capital structure. A higher gearing ratio indicates greater reliance on borrowed funds, which can amplify returns but also increase exposure to interest obligations and repayment pressure.

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