About Investing for Beginners: Gross Profit Margins and Other Financial Ratios

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Gross Profit Margin

One way to compare the business model of different companies is to compare the gross profit margin it generates to competitors in the same industry. Read more

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Net Profit Margin

The net profit margin of a business reflects the after-tax profit, as a percentage of revenue, a company earns. Read more

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Interest Coverage Ratio

If you owned fixed income investments such as bonds, you should know the interest coverage ratio for each of your positions. Read more

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Receivable Turn Ratio

Want to spot whether a company you own has customers paying bills faster or slower than average? Use the receivable turn ratio. Read more

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