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Cash Flow to Total Debt
Cash Flow from Operations
 Cash Flow to Total Debt =
 Short-Term Debt  + Long-Term Debt

Explanation of Cash Flow to Total Debt:

The Cash Flow to Total Debt ratio measures the length of time it will take the company to pay its total debt using only its cash flow.  This assumes all the cash flow would be used to pay off the debt, which is not realistically possible for a company to devote all of its cash flow in this way.  However, this ratio is used as a "what-if" scenario as a basis to compare company results.

Importance of Cash Flow to Total Debt:

A high, or increasing Cash Flow to Total Debt ratio is usually a positive sign, showing the company is in a less risky financial position and better able to pay its debt load.

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