Explanation of Stockholder's Equity Growth Rate:

The Stockholder's Equity Growth Rate measures the amount of additional equity that is being added to the equity provided by the stockholders. 

Importance of Stockholder's Equity Growth Rate:

A high, or increasing Stockholder's Equity Growth Rate over several periods is a positive sign, as more of a percentage of equity is being held in stockholder's equity.  A decreasing Stockholder's Equity Growth Rate may indicate the company is taking in fewer Net Earnings or is giving out more Stock Dividends.  A change in Total Stockholder's Equity might also cause the rate to decrease, such as a larger than normal dividend dispersment in recent periods.

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