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Cash Ratio
make-moneyJanuary 24, 2025

Cash Ratio

Understanding the cash ratio is essential not only for investors but also for company management and stakeholders. It reflects a company's preparedness for fina

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Contribution Margin Ratio
make-moneyJanuary 24, 2025

Contribution Margin Ratio

Contribution Margin Ratio The Contribution Margin Ratio is a pivotal financial metric that assesses a company's profitability by determining how much of each sa

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Contribution Margin Ratio Formula
make-moneyJanuary 24, 2025

Contribution Margin Ratio Formula

Contribution Margin Ratio Formula Why the Ratio is Important The Contribution Margin Ratio is vital for understanding how much revenue from sales is left over a

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Debt service coverage ratio
make-moneyJanuary 24, 2025

Debt service coverage ratio

Why the Ratio is Important The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is a critical metric for assessing a company's ability to repay its debts. This ratio is parti

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Information Ratio
make-moneyJanuary 24, 2025

Information Ratio

Information Ratio Why the Ratio is Important The Information Ratio (IR) is a key performance metric used in finance to assess the returns of a portfolio or fund

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Sortino Ratio
make-moneyJanuary 24, 2025

Sortino Ratio

Why the Ratio is Important The Sortino Ratio is a modification of the Sharpe Ratio that differentiates harmful volatility from overall volatility by focusing on

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
The Complete Guide to Financial Ratios
make-moneyJanuary 24, 2025

The Complete Guide to Financial Ratios

The Complete Guide to Financial Ratios Financial ratios are essential tools that provide quantitative measures of a company's financial performance and health.

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Variable Ratio
make-moneyJanuary 24, 2025

Variable Ratio

Variable Ratio Variable ratio schedules are fascinating and deeply embedded in both human behavior and various business strategies. Understanding these schedule

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Times Interest Earned Ratio
make-moneyJanuary 23, 2025

Times Interest Earned Ratio

The Times Interest Earned Ratio, also known as the Interest Coverage Ratio, is a critical financial metric used to determine a company’s ability to fulfill its

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Aritzia is up 19% already in 2025. Can this continue?
stocksJanuary 21, 2025

Aritzia is up 19% already in 2025. Can this continue?

Aritzia Inc. (TSX: ATZ) is a premier design house and retailer of exclusive fashion apparel and accessories. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Vancouver, Can

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Can this TSXV Energy stock keep up its 8% dividend yield?
stocksJanuary 21, 2025

Can this TSXV Energy stock keep up its 8% dividend yield?

Hemisphere Energy Corporation (TSXV: HME) Hemisphere Energy Corporation is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration and production company focused on developing

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Canadas Most Dangerous Cities: Top 10 for 2026
travelJanuary 13, 2025

Canadas Most Dangerous Cities: Top 10 for 2026

Canada is globally admired for its safety and quality of life, but some of our cities are grappling with elevated crime rates. Understanding the dynamics of Can

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA

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