The price-to-book ratio, or P/B ratio, looks at a company from a different angle. It compares the stock’s market capitalization to the value of what the company owns after subtracting what it owes.
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Guide to Financial Ratios

Financial ratios are calculations that compare two (or more) pieces of financial data that are normally found in a company's financial statements. Ratios can be invaluable to investors making ...
Discover the key financial metrics investors use, like the quick ratio, ROA, and debt-to-capitalization, to evaluate the ...
Find out about the average debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio in the airline industry and why D/E ratios are critical for comparing ...
A company needs financial capital to operate its business. For most companies, financial capital is raised by issuing debt securities and by selling common stock. The amount of debt and equity that ...