Capital structure meaning
Capital structure
To run and manage a company funds are required from the start till the end. If the funds are inadequate the business suffers, if the funds are not properly managed the entire organization suffers. So it is very essential for every firm to have a optimum capital structure for the smooth working of the business.
Capital structure is a qualitative term. It is a decision about the proportion among type of securities of an enterprise. For example;
Equity share capital | 100000 | 58.82% |
Preference share capital | 50000 | 29.41% |
Long term debentures | 20000 | 11.77% |
Thus, capital structure means proportionate amount that make the capitalization.
Capitalization it refers to the total amount of securities issued by the company. For example
Equity share capital | 100000 |
Preference share capital | 50000 |
Long term debentures | 20000 |
Total | 170000 |
Financial structure refers to the liability side of the balance sheet. It includes debt as well as equity.
Equity share capital | 100000 |
Preference share capital | 50000 |
Long term debentures | 20000 |
Surplus capital | 12000 |
Current liability | 18000 |
Total | 200000 |