Financial Statements Articles
Analyzing Growth Rates
March 2013 by Joe Lan
Growth can bring more money into a company and drive the stock price higher. Find out how to calculate and analyze growth rates. Read more »
Breaking Down ROE Using the DuPont Formula
December 2012 by Joe Lan
The DuPont formula identifies the factors that determine how effectively management is generating profits for shareholders. Read more »
16 Financial Ratios for Analyzing a Company’s Strengths and Weaknesses
September 2012 by Joe Lan
These 16 ratios enable investors to compare the fiscal strength, profitability and efficiency of two or more companies. Read more »
The Cash Flow Statement: Tracing the Sources and Uses of Cash
July 2012 by Joe Lan
The cash flow statement links the balance sheet and the income statement, showing how a company generated and spent its cash. Read more »
The Balance Sheet: Assets, Debts and Equity
May 2012 by Joe Lan
The balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company’s assets and liabilities at a certain point in time and gives insight into a company’s financial strength. Read more »
The Income Statement: From Net Revenue to Net Income
March 2012 by Joe Lan
The income statement shows a company’s sales, expenses and profits. Learn how to analyze the income statement and spot important trends. Read more »
Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis
January 2012 by Joe Lan
The first article in this new series explains what the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement are and how they are interconnected. Read more »
Four Basic Steps to Gauging a Firm's True Financial Position
October 2003 by Jay Taparia
A basic understanding of a company's "true" financial position can be gleaned by starting with a company's cash flow statement. Four initial steps you can use to analyze a firm's financial statements. Read more »
The Big Pension Plan Hole and What It Means to Investors
July 2003 by Edwin D. Everett
Stock market declines and low interest rates have taken their toll on corporate pension plans. What companies do about it could affect the market. Read more »
