Financial ratios express relationships between financial statement items. Although they provide historical data, management can use ratios to identify internal strengths and weaknesses, and estimate ...
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Guide to Financial Ratios

Financial ratios are calculations that compare two (or more) pieces of financial data that are normally found in a company's financial statements. Ratios can be invaluable to investors making ...
Operating a successful business requires attention to numbers — especially to basic financial ratios derived from the business’s financial statements. The current and quick ratios calculate a ...