Businesses often use profitability ratios to gauge their performance against industry benchmarks or competitors. Calculating these ratios involves a straightforward process, typically using figures ...

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 ...

In this post I want to talk about profitability, which is a good indicator of a company's quality and a key driver of dividend growth. I’ll cover return on equity, net return on capital and profit ...

One of the most crucial aspects to keep track in your business is the profit margin formula. Not only is it an essential measure of your business's financial viability, but it's also a crucial factor ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Everything in business is relative. The numbers for your profits, sales, and net worth need to be compared with other components of your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Driving profitability is crucial for the sustainability and ...

The Progressive Corporation’s PGR profitability is underpinned by its combined ratio, a key measure of underwriting performance in the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. The combined ...

Bill Waid, FICO's chief product and technology officer, recently shared his insights into how banks can measure their success with their efficiency ratio and profitability. I'm sharing his insights ...

Three-dimensional-printer maker 3D Systems' shares were doing quite well -- but since the beginning of this year, they've plunged almost 50%. In this series, we've been looking closer at the company's ...