Eigenkapital

equity; shareholders' equity

noun EYE-gen-kah-pee-tahl Rare

Also means

own capital

Usage Note

Eigenkapital is the portion of a company's assets financed by owners rather than creditors — the 'own funds' side of a balance sheet. Contrasted with Fremdkapital (debt). A high Eigenkapitalquote signals financial stability.

Examples

"Das Eigenkapital der Firma ist in den letzten Jahren stetig gestiegen."

Natural Translation

The company's equity has steadily increased in recent years.

Literal Translation

The own-capital of the firm has in the last years steadily risen.

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