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them evaluate the company as a potential investment. In terms of total profitability, the net
income appears to be the obvious beginning point when evaluating a financial statement. This
because it measures the money a company generates after all production costs, depreciation, tax,
interest, and other expenses have been deducted. However, net income should not be the sole
The following are the most often used and top three financial ratios:
by dividing total liabilities by stockholders' equity. The percentage of equity and debt
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that determines a company's capacity to repay short-
term commitments. This ratio is often referred to as a cash asset ratio, a cash ratio, or a
liquidity ratio. A greater current ratio suggests that a firm is better able to repay its
obligations.
The quick ratio, often known as the "acid test ratio" or "quick assets ratio," is a measure
of a company's short-term liquidity. The quick ratio is a useful tool for comparing a
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