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DEFINITION of 'Ratio Analysis'Quantitative analysis of information contained in a company’s financial statements. Ratio analysis is based on line items in financial statements like the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement; the ratios of one item – or a combination of items - to another item or combination are then calculated. Ratio analysis is used to evaluate various aspects of a company’s operating and financial performance such as its efficiency, liquidity, profitability and solvency. The trend of these ratios over time is studied to check whether they are improving or deteriorating. Ratios are also compared across different companies in the same sector to see how they stack up, and to get an idea of comparative valuations. Ratio analysis is a cornerstone of fundamental analysis.Read more: Ratio Analysis Definition | Investopedia http://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/ratioanalysis.asp#ixzz3qgapTzBm Follow us: Investopedia on Facebook
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