HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Earnings retention ratioThe financial definition for Earnings retention ratio:Plowback rate. Similar MatchesRetentionRetentionThe number of units allocated to an underwriting syndicate member less the units held back by the syndicate manager for facilitating institutional sales and for allocation to nonmember firms. Retention rateRetention rateThe percentage of present earnings held back or retained by a corporation, or one minus the dividend payout rate. Also called the retention ratio. Click to compare definitions of Earnings retention ratio Click to view definitions beginning ea |