Bilanzkennzahl

balance-sheet ratio

noun bih-LAHNS-ken-tsahl Rare

Also means

financial ratio

Usage Note

Bilanzkennzahl refers to any key figure derived from a company's Bilanz, such as the equity ratio (Eigenkapitalquote) or debt ratio. Analysts use these Kennzahlen to benchmark financial health across firms.

Examples

"Anhand der Bilanzkennzahlen ließ sich die Zahlungsfähigkeit des Unternehmens beurteilen."

Natural Translation

The company's solvency could be assessed using the balance-sheet ratios.

Literal Translation

By-means-of the balance-sheet-ratios let itself the solvency of-the company assess.

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