Step 1: Install and Activate Formidable Forms Pro 

1. Purchase and Download: Obtain the Formidable Forms Pro plugin from the official website. 

1. Install the Plugin: 

• In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New. 

• Click Upload Plugin and select the Formidable Forms Pro ZIP file. 

• Click Install Now, then Activate. 

1. Activate the License: 

• Go to Formidable > Global Settings. 

• Enter your license key to enable Pro features. 

 

Step 2: Create a New Form 

1. Add New Form: 

• Navigate to Formidable > Forms. 

• Click the Add New button. 

1. Choose a Template: 

• Select Create a Blank Form. 

1. Name Your Form: 

• Enter a name like “Debt-to-Equity Ratio Calculator” and click Create. 

 

Step 3: Add Input Fields 

You’ll need two number fields for user input: 

1. Total Liabilities ($): 

• Drag and drop a Number field into the form builder. 

• Label it as “Total Liabilities ($)”. 

• Set the Field Key to total_liabilities. 

1. Total Shareholders’ Equity ($): 

• Add another Number field. 

• Label it as “Total Shareholders’ Equity ($)”. 

• Set the Field Key to shareholders_equity. (Debt-to-Equity (D/E) Ratio Formula and How to Interpret It) 

 

Step 4: Add Calculation Field for Debt-to-Equity Ratio 

1. Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 

• Add a Number field. 

• Label it as “Debt-to-Equity Ratio”. 

• Set the Field Key to debt_equity_ratio. 

• In the Advanced tab: 

• Check the Read Only option to prevent user edits. 

• Enable Calculations and enter the formula: 

• [total_liabilities] / [shareholders_equity] 

• Set Decimal Places to 2 for precision. 

 

Step 5: Configure Form Settings 

1. Form Behavior: 

• Navigate to the Settings tab. 

• Under General, set On Submit to Show Message. 

• Customize the message to display the calculated Debt-to-Equity Ratio, such as: 

• Your Debt-to-Equity Ratio is: [debt_equity_ratio]:1 

1. Styling: 

• Use the Styling & Buttons tab to match the calculator’s appearance to your website’s design. 

 

Step 6: Publish the Form 

1. Add to a Page or Post: 

• Create or edit a page/post. 

• Click the + icon to add a new block. 

• Search for the Formidable Forms block and add it. 

• Select your “Debt-to-Equity Ratio Calculator” form from the dropdown. 

1. Publish: 

• Save or publish the page/post to make the calculator live. (What Are Assets, Liabilities, and Equity? | Bench Accounting) 

 

✅ Final Output 

Users will input the following: 

• Total Liabilities ($) 

• Total Shareholders’ Equity ($) 

The calculator will then display: (Debt-to-Equity (D/E) Ratio Formula and How to Interpret It) 

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio 

This mirrors the functionality of Bench’s Debt-to-Equity Ratio Calculator, providing users with immediate insights into their company’s financial leverage. (What is Debt-to-Equity Ratio? Formula + Free Calculator) 

 

If you need further customization or additional features, feel free to ask!