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Gearing (debt-to-equity) calculator

How reliant your business is on borrowing versus owners' capital.

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Gearing = debt ÷ equity. It shows how reliant the business is on borrowing versus owners' capital.

How to use it

Enter your figures above — the result updates instantly and nothing leaves your browser. Results are illustrative, not a quote or credit decision.

Frequently asked questions

Is high gearing bad?

Not inherently — it can boost returns. But it raises risk if income falls, and lenders watch it closely.

Is this a quote?

No — it's a free illustration. Your actual Credicorp offer depends on an assessment of your company.

Funding for UK limited companies

Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally — short-term working capital with no personal guarantee. See what your business could access.