In short, financial ratios are like financial checkups for businesses. They help companies stay on track, make informed decisions, and achieve their long-term financial goals....
Valuation Ratio and Growth Ratios A valuation ratio shows the relationship between the market value of a company or its equity and some fundamental financial metric (e.g., earnings). The point of a valuation ratio...
Profitability ratios measure a company’s ability to generate income relative to revenue, balance sheet assets, operating costs, and equity.Gross Profit Rate = Gross Profit ÷ Net Sales...
Liquidity Ratio Liquidity ratio is a financial ratio that measure a company’s ability to repay both short and long-term obligations. Current Ratio = Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities It evaluates the ability of a...
Solvency Ratio A solvency ratio is a performance metric that helps us examine a company’s financial health. In particular, it enables us to determine whether the company can meet its financial obligations in the...
Market Value Ratio Market value ratios are used to evaluate the share price of a company’s stock. It compares the company’s stock price to its earnings or assets. Market ratios show how investors feel...
Efficiency Ratio (Activity Ratio) Efficiency ratio, also known as activity financial ratios, are used to measure how well a company is utilizing its assets and resources. Efficiency Ratio Formulas Receivable Turnover = Net Credit...
Leverage Ratio (Debt Ratio) Leverage ratio in finance is a general term for any technique intended to multiply profits and losses. Common leverage techniques are debt, the purchase of long-term assets and derivatives (such...