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What Is the Equity Multiplier?

By Lee SamahaUpdated Oct 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM

Key Points

  • The equity multiplier measures how much a company relies on debt versus shareholders' equity.
  • DuPont analysis breaks down ROE using the equity multiplier to indicate risk and earning power.
  • Watching the equity multiplier helps assess if increased ROE is due to debt or operational efficiency.

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