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Terms for Analysis

This section dives deeper into the essential terms and concepts you need to navigate the complex world of investing confidently. From stock price and market capitalization to earnings per share and dividend yield, we'll break down each term into simple, easy-to-understand explanations. 

KEY TERMS

KEY DOCUMENTS

KEY FORMULAS

Market Capitalization

Market Capitalization

Market Capitalization

- A financial metric used to determine the total value or size of a publicly traded company.

- It is a key indicator that helps investors, analysts, and the financial community understand the company's relative size and importance in the market.

Earnings Per Share

Market Capitalization

Market Capitalization

- Earnings Per Share is a measure of a company's profitability that each share would receive if they distributed all profits.

- EPS indicates how much profit a company has generated for each outstanding share of its common stock during a specific period, such as a quarter or a year.

PE Ratio

P/S Ratio

P/S Ratio

- This stands for "Price over Earnings." The "price" here means the stock price listed on the market, and the earnings are the EPS.

- The PE ratio is a widely used tool for investors and analysts to gauge whether a stock is overvalued, undervalued, or fairly priced in the market.

P/S Ratio

P/S Ratio

P/S Ratio

- A valuation ratio comparing the company's stock price relative to its total revenue or earnings per share.

- The P/S ratio can be particularly relevant for companies that have negative earnings or are in the early stages of growth.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

- A financial metric that measures a company's financial leverage and indicates the proportion of its financing that comes from debt compared to equity.

- It provides valuable insights into a company's capital structure and its ability to meet its financial obligations.

Current Ratio

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

- A financial ratio used to assess a company's short-term financial health and ability to meet its current obligations.

- The Current Ratio measures the company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its current assets. 

Dividend Yield

Return on Investment (ROI)

Return on Investment (ROI)

- A financial metric that helps investors assess the income they can potentially earn from owning a particular stock.

- The dividend yield ratio is particularly useful for income-focused investors who seek steady cash flow from their investments.

Return on Investment (ROI)

Return on Investment (ROI)

Return on Investment (ROI)

- A crucial financial metric used by investors to evaluate the profitability and efficiency of an investment. 

- ROI measures the return or gain generated from an investment relative to its cost, expressed as a percentage.



Gross Profit Margin (GPM)

Gross Profit Margin (GPM)

Gross Profit Margin (GPM)

- A financial metric that measures a company's profitability from its core business operations.

- It represents the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold (COGS), which includes the direct costs associated with producing or purchasing the goods or services that the company sells.

Operating Profit Margin

Gross Profit Margin (GPM)

Gross Profit Margin (GPM)

- A financial metric that measures a company's operating efficiency and profitability by evaluating its operating income as a percentage of its revenue.

- It provides insights into how well a company generates profits from its core business operations.

Net Profit Margin (NPM)

Net Profit Margin (NPM)

Net Profit Margin (NPM)

- A financial metric that measures a company's profitability by calculating the percentage of net profit

- It represents the portion of each dollar of revenue that is left as profit after all expenses have been accounted for.

Working Capital

Net Profit Margin (NPM)

Net Profit Margin (NPM)

- A fundamental financial concept that measures a company's short-term liquidity and operational efficiency.

- Working capital reflects the amount of capital that is readily available to meet day-to-day operational expenses and short-term obligations.



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