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: The most common metric, calculated as Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity , measuring dependence on borrowed funds.

: The November 2025 report noted that vulnerabilities from financial-sector leverage remain notable, with hedge fund leverage reaching historical highs in early 2025. Leverage

: Assesses a firm’s ability to pay interest on its debt with its current earnings (EBIT / Interest Expense). : The most common metric, calculated as Total

Reports for individual companies or funds typically utilize these foundational ratios to gauge risk: : The most common metric

: Measures the percentage of assets financed through debt.

: The Financial Stability Board (FSB) released a final report specifically addressing risks created by leverage in Nonbank Financial Intermediation (NBFI), such as hedge funds and life insurers.