Alkermes plc Debt/Equity

What is the Debt/Equity of Alkermes plc?

The Debt/Equity of Alkermes plc is 0.78

What is the definition of Debt/Equity?

Debt to equity ratio is a financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of shareholders’ equity and debt used to finance a company’s assets.

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The debt to equity ratio is generally calculated by dividing debt by equity. The D/E ratio is also known as risk, gearing or leverage. The two components are often taken from the firm's balance sheet or statement of financial position (so-called book value), but the ratio may also be calculated using market values for both, if the company's debt and equity are publicly traded, or using a combination of book value for debt and market value for equity financially. Preferred stock can be considered part of debt or equity. Attributing preferred shares to one or the other is partially a subjective decision but will also take into account the specific features of the preferred shares. When used to calculate a company's financial leverage, the debt usually includes only the long-term debt.

What does Alkermes plc do?

alkermes plc is a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines for the treatment of central nervous system (cns) diseases. the company has a diversified commercial product portfolio and a substantial clinical pipeline of product candidates for chronic diseases that include schizophrenia, depression, addiction and multiple sclerosis. headquartered in dublin, ireland, alkermes plc has an r&d center in waltham, massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in athlone, ireland; and a manufacturing facility in wilmington, ohio. for more information, please visit alkermes’ website at www.alkermes.com.

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