Fact checked by Katrina Munichiello Reviewed by Michael J Boyle The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is a financial leverage ratio that can be helpful when attempting to understand a company's economic ...

A bank’s capital adequacy ratio measures its capital buffer as a proportion of risk‑adjusted credit exposures. The capital adequacy ratio (CAR) expresses how much capital a bank holds compared to its ...

Debt ratio measures company's total debt against total assets, indicating financial health. Rising debt ratios suggest reliance on debt for growth, which could be risky. Different industries justify ...

If you consult a financial planner or advisor for help managing your money, the first thing they’ll do is use ratios to analyze your financial situation and enable them to make recommendations about ...

Dividend payout ratios can be one of the most important metrics when deciding whether to invest in a company. It indicates how much of a company's earnings it pays shareholders dividends. By ...

While countless brokerages tout commission-free trades on assets including exchange-traded funds and mutual funds, these investments are far from free. There’s a not-so-hidden cost of ownership for ...

Having lived in several states, owning primary residences and investment properties, Josh Patoka uses his experience using mortgages and HELOCs to help first-time home buyers and home owners find the ...

Managing a business without a clear handle on your financial data is like flying blind. You may be moving quickly, but you can’t see if you're on course or heading for turbulence. Over the years, in ...

A higher Sortino ratio can indicate a good return relative to the risk taken. The Sortino ratio focuses on downside volatility, while the Sharpe ratio considers both upside and downside volatility in ...

‘Mutual Funds Sahi Hai’ is now a well-known truth among investors. This is evident in the share of individual investors’ funds in the mutual fund industry’s assets under management (AUM), particularly ...

Ferrari owns a rare economic moat in the automotive industry, evidenced by its brand, vastly superior margins, high and ...