Debt Service

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What It Means

Debt Service refers to the amount of cash required to repay debt, including interest and principal, over a period of time.

Why It’s Important

Cash flows that are used to service debt are not available for other uses. If debt payments consume too much of a company’s Free Cash Flow, the company may struggle to fund growth, Net Working Capital, or other investments.

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