Net debt represents the difference between an organization's total liabilities and its liquid assets, including other liquid assets. It provides an indication of how much debt remains to be paid after accounting for available assets.
How is it calculated?
Total Liabilities − (Cash and Cash Equivalents + Other Liquid Assets) = Net Debt
Why is it important to follow?
Net debt is a crucial financial metric used to assess effective leverage and the financial health of an organization. A lower net debt typically indicates a stronger financial position and reduced reliance on externally funded debt.