Among the important tools available to investors is ratio analysis. For example, we commonly, perhaps even unconsciously, use the price-earnings ratio as a way of evaluating a stock's price and ...

For income investors, it is important to know what proportion of a company's earnings are being distributed as dividends. That can be found using the payout ratio, as Axel Tracy explains in "Ratio ...

As an individual investor, you’re constantly seeking insights into a company’s financial health and operational prowess. While revenue growth and net profit capture headlines, true strength often lies ...

Rachael has a Bachelor’s degree in mass media from Wilson College, Mumbai and a Master’s degree in English from Pune University. At its core, the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio measures a company’s ...

Dividend payout ratios can be one of the most important metrics when deciding whether to invest in a company. It indicates how much of a company's earnings it pays shareholders dividends. By ...

CAPE stands for cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio. Here’s how it’s used and how to calculate it. This article is 1 year old. Some details may be outdated. The CAPE ratio, also known as the ...

You might know about credit scores, but what is a credit utilization ratio and why does it matter to Canadians? Learn how it affects your personal finances. This article is 1 year old. Some details ...

Among the important tools available to investors is ratio analysis. For example, we commonly, perhaps even unconsciously, use the price-earnings ratio as a way of evaluating a stock's price and ...