Ratio Analysis Flashcards
1
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What do Ratios allow for?
A
- Comparison with companies of different sizes (within the same industry + region)
- Comparison over time
- Comparison of different: Products, regions, departments
2
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What are the types of ratios?
A
- Profitability ratios
- Liquidity ratios
- Efficiency “activity” ratios
- Solvency “gearing or leverage” ratios
3
Q
What ratios are defined as PROFITABILITY ratios?
A
- Gross Profit Margin
- Operating Profit Margin
- Profit Margin
- Net Asset Turnover
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
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