• financial ratios

    These relate one amount to another amount. For example, earnings might be compared to the amount invested.

    financial ratios

    These relate one amount to another amount. For example, earnings might be compared to the amount invested.

  • current ratio

    This ratio indicates the proportion of current assets to current liabilities.

    current ratio

    This ratio indicates the proportion of current assets to current liabilities.

  • acid test ratio (or) quick ratio

    This ratio results when the sum of a company’s cash + marketable securities + accounts receivable is divided by the company’s current liabilities.

    acid test ratio (or) quick ratio

    This ratio results when the sum of a company’s cash + marketable securities + accounts receivable is divided by the company’s current liabilities.

  • accounts receivable turnover ratio

    This ratio results when total credit sales for a year are divided by the average amount of accounts receivable during the year.

    accounts receivable turnover ratio

    This ratio results when total credit sales for a year are divided by the average amount of accounts receivable during the year.

  • days' sales in accounts receivable (or) average collection period

    This is the result of dividing 365 or 360 days by the accounts receivable turnover ratio.

    days' sales in accounts receivable (or) average collection period

    This is the result of dividing 365 or 360 days by the accounts receivable turnover ratio.

  • inventory turnover ratio

    This ratio results when the cost of goods sold for a year is divided by the average inventory during the year.

    inventory turnover ratio

    This ratio results when the cost of goods sold for a year is divided by the average inventory during the year.

  • days' sales in inventory

    This is the result of dividing 365 or 360 days by the inventory turnover ratio.

    days' sales in inventory

    This is the result of dividing 365 or 360 days by the inventory turnover ratio.

  • working capital (or) net working capital

    This is calculated by subtracting the amount of current liabilities from the amount of current assets.

    working capital (or) net working capital

    This is calculated by subtracting the amount of current liabilities from the amount of current assets.

  • liquidity

    This word refers to a company’s ability to meet its current obligations.

    liquidity

    This word refers to a company’s ability to meet its current obligations.

  • return on assets

    This ratio is computed by dividing a company’s after tax net income during a year by the company’s average total assets during the same year.

    return on assets

    This ratio is computed by dividing a company’s after tax net income during a year by the company’s average total assets during the same year.

  • total asset turnover

    This ratio is the result of dividing the net revenues (or net sales) of a year by the average total assets of the same year.

    total asset turnover

    This ratio is the result of dividing the net revenues (or net sales) of a year by the average total assets of the same year.

  • debt to equity ratio

    This ratio, which indicates financial leverage, is the amount of total liabilities in relation to the amount of stockholders’ (or owner’s) equity.

    debt to equity ratio

    This ratio, which indicates financial leverage, is the amount of total liabilities in relation to the amount of stockholders’ (or owner’s) equity.

  • debt to assets ratio (or) debt ratio (or) debt to total assets

    This ratio, which indicates financial leverage, is the amount of total liabilities divided by the amount of total assets.

    debt to assets ratio (or) debt ratio (or) debt to total assets

    This ratio, which indicates financial leverage, is the amount of total liabilities divided by the amount of total assets.

  • gross profit (or) gross margin (in dollars)

    This is the result of subtracting the cost of goods sold from net sales.

    gross profit (or) gross margin (in dollars)

    This is the result of subtracting the cost of goods sold from net sales.

  • gross margin ratio (or) gross profit percentage (or) gross margin (as a percentage)

    This is the result of dividing the amount of gross profit by the net sales.

    gross margin ratio (or) gross profit percentage (or) gross margin (as a percentage)

    This is the result of dividing the amount of gross profit by the net sales.

  • profit margin ratio

    This results when net income is divided by net sales.

    profit margin ratio

    This results when net income is divided by net sales.

  • leverage (or) financial leverage (or) trading on equity

    This term implies using debt in order to acquire and control a greater amount of assets.

    leverage (or) financial leverage (or) trading on equity

    This term implies using debt in order to acquire and control a greater amount of assets.

  • vertical analysis

    This type of analysis results in the income statement amounts shown as a percentage of net sales, and the balance sheet amounts shown as a percentage of total assets.

    vertical analysis

    This type of analysis results in the income statement amounts shown as a percentage of net sales, and the balance sheet amounts shown as a percentage of total assets.

  • horizontal analysis

    This type of analysis results in a multi-column financial report that shows the income statement and balance sheet amounts for many years as a percentage of the base year amounts.

    horizontal analysis

    This type of analysis results in a multi-column financial report that shows the income statement and balance sheet amounts for many years as a percentage of the base year amounts.

  • trend analysis

    This is a form of horizontal analysis in that the amounts from several years are expressed as a percentage of a base year amount.

    trend analysis

    This is a form of horizontal analysis in that the amounts from several years are expressed as a percentage of a base year amount.

  • earnings per share

    This metric is a corporation’s net income (that is available for common stockholders) divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock that were outstanding during the same period of time.

    earnings per share

    This metric is a corporation’s net income (that is available for common stockholders) divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock that were outstanding during the same period of time.

  • cost of goods sold

    This significant item on a retailer’s income statement represents the cost of goods purchased adjusted for the change in inventory.

    cost of goods sold

    This significant item on a retailer’s income statement represents the cost of goods purchased adjusted for the change in inventory.

  • debt

    In financial ratios, this word means the total amount of a company’s liabilities.

    debt

    In financial ratios, this word means the total amount of a company’s liabilities.

  • total liabilities

    This balance sheet amount is used for the amount of debt in ratios such as debt to equity.

    total liabilities

    This balance sheet amount is used for the amount of debt in ratios such as debt to equity.

  • net cash provided by operating activities

    This amount, which is the total of the first section of the statement of cash flows, is often compared to net income and is also used in computing a company’s free cash flow.

    net cash provided by operating activities

    This amount, which is the total of the first section of the statement of cash flows, is often compared to net income and is also used in computing a company’s free cash flow.

  • quality of earnings

    This is a judgement made after comparing 1) net cash provided by operating activities with 2) net income.

    quality of earnings

    This is a judgement made after comparing 1) net cash provided by operating activities with 2) net income.

  • net sales

    This results when sales discounts and sales returns and allowances are both subtracted from gross sales.

    net sales

    This results when sales discounts and sales returns and allowances are both subtracted from gross sales.

  • preferred dividend requirement

    When a corporation has preferred stock, this amount is deducted from its net income.

    preferred dividend requirement

    When a corporation has preferred stock, this amount is deducted from its net income.

  • return on investment (or) ROI

    This is an investment’s incremental income statement effect divided by the incremental balance sheet effect.

    return on investment (or) ROI

    This is an investment’s incremental income statement effect divided by the incremental balance sheet effect.

  • free cash flow

    This results when a company’s capital expenditures are deducted from its cash flow from operating activities.

    free cash flow

    This results when a company’s capital expenditures are deducted from its cash flow from operating activities.

  • management's discussion and analysis

    This section of the SEC Form 10-K provides an important narrative about the financial aspects of the corporation.

    management's discussion and analysis

    This section of the SEC Form 10-K provides an important narrative about the financial aspects of the corporation.

  • SEC (or) Securities and Exchange Commission

    This U.S. government agency has regulatory power over 1) the U.S. stock exchanges, and 2) the reporting requirements of corporations with stock that is traded on those exchanges.

    SEC (or) Securities and Exchange Commission

    This U.S. government agency has regulatory power over 1) the U.S. stock exchanges, and 2) the reporting requirements of corporations with stock that is traded on those exchanges.

  • common-size balance sheet

    This type of balance sheet is related to vertical analysis since all amounts are shown as a percentage of total assets.

    common-size balance sheet

    This type of balance sheet is related to vertical analysis since all amounts are shown as a percentage of total assets.

  • common-size income statement

    This type of income statement is related to vertical analysis since all amounts are shown as a percentage of net sales.

    common-size income statement

    This type of income statement is related to vertical analysis since all amounts are shown as a percentage of net sales.

  • LIFO (or) last in, first out

    This cost flow assumption removes from inventory the most recent costs first and includes them in the cost of goods sold. During inflation this cost flow assumption will result in lower net income than FIFO.

    LIFO (or) last in, first out

    This cost flow assumption removes from inventory the most recent costs first and includes them in the cost of goods sold. During inflation this cost flow assumption will result in lower net income than FIFO.

  • dividend payout ratio

    This financial ratio results when a corporation’s 1) cash dividend per share of common stock is divided by 2) the earnings per share of common stock.

    dividend payout ratio

    This financial ratio results when a corporation’s 1) cash dividend per share of common stock is divided by 2) the earnings per share of common stock.

  • book value of a corporation

    This value is equal to the amount of stockholders’ equity appearing on a corporation’s balance sheet. It is rarely the same as the corporation’s market value.

    book value of a corporation

    This value is equal to the amount of stockholders’ equity appearing on a corporation’s balance sheet. It is rarely the same as the corporation’s market value.

  • book value per share of common stock

    This is a corporation’s stockholders’ equity (excluding the book value of any preferred stock) divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding.

    book value per share of common stock

    This is a corporation’s stockholders’ equity (excluding the book value of any preferred stock) divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding.

  • market to book ratio

    This ratio results when 1) the market price of a share of common stock is divided by 2) the book value of a share of the common stock.

    market to book ratio

    This ratio results when 1) the market price of a share of common stock is divided by 2) the book value of a share of the common stock.

  • publicly-traded stock

    This term is used to describe a corporation’s capital stock when it is bought and sold on a stock exchange.

    publicly-traded stock

    This term is used to describe a corporation’s capital stock when it is bought and sold on a stock exchange.

  • times interest earned (or) interest coverage

    This is the result of dividing a corporation’s 1) income before interest and income tax expense by 2) the amount of interest expense.

    times interest earned (or) interest coverage

    This is the result of dividing a corporation’s 1) income before interest and income tax expense by 2) the amount of interest expense.

  • operating cycle

    This is the average time that it takes for a retailer’s (or manufacturer’s) cash to go into inventory and then return to cash.

    operating cycle

    This is the average time that it takes for a retailer’s (or manufacturer’s) cash to go into inventory and then return to cash.

  • price earnings ratio

    This ratio is the result of dividing the market value of a share of common stock by its earnings per share for a year.

    price earnings ratio

    This ratio is the result of dividing the market value of a share of common stock by its earnings per share for a year.

  • dividend yield

    This is a common stock’s cash dividend per share for a year divided by the market price of one share.

    dividend yield

    This is a common stock’s cash dividend per share for a year divided by the market price of one share.

  • return on common stockholders' equity

    This metric results when a corporation’s 1) earnings available for common stock for a year is divided by 2) the average book value of the common stock for the year.

    return on common stockholders' equity

    This metric results when a corporation’s 1) earnings available for common stock for a year is divided by 2) the average book value of the common stock for the year.

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