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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 ...
The price-to-book ratio, or P/B ratio, looks at a company from a different angle. It compares the stock’s market ...
The short interest ratio helps traders and analysts understand market sentiment and potential price moves. It compares the number of shares sold short to the average daily trading volume. A high ratio ...