Shareholders' equity, also known as stockholders' equity, represents the residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting its liabilities. It reflects the amount that would be available to shareholders if a company's assets were liquidated and its liabilities paid off. Shareholders' equity plays a crucial role in the balance sheet, the relationship between the balance sheet and income statement, as well as in various financial ratios.
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