6 financial ratios every investor should know

Published: 03rd Sep 2024

By: Value Research

#1 EPS (earnings per share)

Owning a share of a company means you have claims over its profits. EPS tells you how much profit is allocated to each share. The higher the EPS, the more profitable the company. 

#2 Debt-to-equity ratio

The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures how much a company relies on debt compared to equity. It's calculated by dividing total liabilities by shareholders' equity. A higher D/E ratio indicates greater financial leverage and higher financial risk.

#3 Return on equity (ROE)

This ratio tells you how efficiently a company is using its capital. It is calculated by dividing the company’s net income by shareholders’ equity. A higher ROE means the company is better at creating value for its shareholders.

#4 Operating margin

Operating margin measures the percentage of revenue that remains after covering operating expenses. It signifies how efficiently a company manages its core business operations, with a higher margin indicating better profitability.

#5 Revenue growth

As the name suggests, revenue growth indicates how fast a company is scaling up its business over a given period of time. A high revenue growth shows that a business is expanding rapidly.

#6 A key metric you can't ignore

The sixth metric on our list could be the most crucial. Discover what it is by reading the full story at the link below.

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