[ssivark]

The number refers to annual GDP which is dollars per year. Comparing assets/liabilities to annual GDP makes about as much sense as comparing distance to speed, eg: "The speed of 150 miles per second is tiny compared to the distance of 1000 miles"

I'm not a fan of dismissive & judgmental comments, but the parent HN comment is correct on the technical aspect.

[JoeAltmaier]

It tells you how soon a debt could be paid. The speed of 150mph tells you how quickly you would travel 1000 miles.