Sustainable Growth Rate

Definition

Sustainable Growth Rate is the maximum rate of growth a company can achieve without borrowing more money. Once a firm has met this rate, it must increase leverage to fuel additional growth.

Formula

Sustainable Growth Rate = Return on Equity * Retention Ratio

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Retention Ratio
Return on Equity (ROE)

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