Find net debt: total borrowings minus cash.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the Net Debt Calculator?
Find net debt: total borrowings minus cash. To use the Net Debt Calculator, enter short-term debt, long-term debt, cash and equivalents, ebitda; it returns net debt, net debt to ebitda, and shows them instantly as you type.
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How to use the Net Debt Calculator
- Fill in the fields. You will need Short-term debt ($), Long-term debt ($), Cash and equivalents ($), EBITDA ($). Use numbers from the same accounting period so the ratios are comparable. Fields marked optional can stay at zero.
- Read the result. The highlighted box gives the Net debt, and the cards below show Net debt to EBITDA. Tables and charts break it down further.
- Test other scenarios. Results update as you type. Change one value at a time to see what drives the answer, and press Reset to go back to the defaults.
Formula and how it works
Example with real numbers
Here is the Net Debt Calculator using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| Short-term debt ($) | 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Long-term debt ($) | 2,200,000 |
| Cash and equivalents ($) | 600,000 |
| EBITDA ($) | 900,000 |
Results
| Net debt | $1,900,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Net debt to EBITDA | 2.11× |
With these inputs the calculator returns Net debt: $1,900,000.00. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising Short-term debt ($) from 300,000 to 360,000 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net debt | $1,900,000.00 | $1,960,000.00 | +3.2% |
| Net debt to EBITDA | 2.11× | 2.18× | +3.2% |
The input that moves the result most is the one to check twice. Change it in the calculator above to test your own case.
What the results tell you
The results panel of the Net Debt Calculator reports Net debt and net debt to ebitda. Compare these figures while changing one input at a time, and use the related calculators below to look at the same situation from another angle.
Method and limits. This calculator applies the formula in the section above to your inputs, in your browser; nothing you enter is stored on our servers. The result is only as accurate as the numbers you enter and the formula shown above. It is for information, not financial, tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Why use net debt?
It shows leverage after the cash that could repay debt.
Why use average balances?
Ratios that compare a flow (sales, income) with a balance (assets, equity) are fairer when the balance is averaged over the period.
What is the cash conversion cycle?
It is DIO plus DSO minus DPO: the days between paying suppliers and collecting from customers.
Are the results guaranteed?
No. Results depend entirely on the numbers you enter and the formulas shown on this page. Please do not make financial decisions based on them alone; confirm important figures with a licensed professional.
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