Meaning of Capital Structure
Capital Structure is referred to as the ratio of different kinds of securities raised by a firm as long-term finance. The capital structure involves two decisions-
Capital Structure is referred to as the ratio of different kinds of securities raised by a firm as long-term finance. The capital structure involves two decisions-
- Type of securities to be issued are equity shares, preference shares and long term borrowings (Debentures).
- Relative ratio of securities can be determined by process of capital gearing. On this basis, the companies are divided into two-
- Highly geared companies - Those companies whose proportion of equity capitalization is small.
- Low geared companies - Those companies whose equity capital dominates total capitalization.