ratio analysis
[/ˈreɪʃioʊ əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: ratio analyses
análise de índices
1. A quantitative method of analyzing financial statements by calculating and examining key financial ratios to assess a company's financial health, performance, and operational efficiency
The investor used ratio analysis to evaluate whether the company was a good investment opportunity.
O investidor utilizou análise de índices para avaliar se a empresa era uma boa oportunidade de investimento.
2. The examination of the relationship between different financial line items to understand liquidity, profitability, solvency, and efficiency metrics
Ratio analysis revealed that the company had improved its debt management significantly over the past year.
A análise de índices revelou que a empresa melhorou significativamente seu gerenciamento de dívidas no ano anterior.
Ratio analysis is a fundamental tool in both American and Brazilian business cultures, essential for financial decision-making, investment analysis, and corporate management. In Brazil, it's particularly important for evaluating company performance in the competitive São Paulo business market and for banking sector assessments. In the USA, it's standard practice in Wall Street analysis and corporate boardrooms.
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