How do you determine total debt for for debt ratio?

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Sarah R asked:


Im having trouble determining the total for the debt ratio of total debt divided by total assets. I need Wal-Marts total debt, but not sure what categories on the balance sheet are included. Do I add total current liabilities, long term debt, long term obligations under capital leases, deferred income taxes and other, minority interest? I just need to know what to add up to get the total debt for Wal-Mart 2008. Thank you!

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February 17, 2010

Jenna M @ 2:18 am #

There should be a line for total liabilities. Use that, not current liabilities

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