Analysis of a Company's Use of Debt 1. Debt to Total Capital This measures the proportion of debt used given the total capital structure of the company. A large debt-to-capital ratio indicates that equity holders are making extensive use of debt, making the overall business riskier. Formula 7.32 Debt to capital = total debt total capital Where: Total debt = current + long-term debt Total capital = total debt + stockholders' equity 2. Debt to Equity This ratio is similar to debt to capital. Formula 7.33 Debt to equity = total debt total equity ...