plowback ratio

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Definition of plowback ratio in English English dictionary

(Ekonomi) A fundamental analysis ratio that measures the amount of earnings retained after dividends have been paid out. This is the opposite of the payout ratio, which measures the amount of dividends that are paid out as a percentage of earnings. Also known as "retention rate", "retention ratio" or the "earnings retention ratio"

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plowback ra·tio