Why is firm debt rating important

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Why is a firm’s debt rating important?

A firm’s capital structure is composed of what?

What can be the advantage of adding debt to a company’s capital structure when the current level of debt is low?

What can be the disadvantage of adding debt to a company’s capital structure when the current level of debt is high?

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