Ratio Analysis
Ask the Expert: What Is Beta, And Why Does It Matter?Don't know where to start? Make sure your portfolio matches the risk you can handle with this handy little formula.
Video: How to Measure a Company's Risk Using Debt RatioWhen measuring a company's risk, look no further than the debt ratio -- a simple, yet effective formula used to quantify how leveraged a company truly is.
The Most Famous Number in InvestingThis simple ratio answers the No. 1 question every investor has about a stock: Is this investment worth the price?
The Shortcut To See How Much Your Portfolio REALLY ReturnedUp 25% one year. Down 10% the next year. So exactly how much have you really made? Here's how to tell.
The One Number Screaming 'Buy!' in Today's MarketIf you've been waiting for a cheap entry point, then the time is now.
The Best Alternative to the Flawed P/E RatioOnce you learn the alternative method to P/E ratios for analyzing value, you'll wonder how you ever got by without it.
Don't Be Misled By the P/E RatioThe message is clear: If P/E ratios are your only value barometer, then get ready to let some profits slip through your fingers.
How the Put/Call Ratio Can Help You Make Smart InvestmentsUsing the Put/Call Ratio tool can help us judge how the market is feeling and where it might move next.
Dividend Coverages, Payout Ratios and Dividend YieldsNothing beats a check from a large dividend yield. Find out what it is, how to get one, and what it tells you about a company.
