August 1992 (Revised September 2004)
Background Note
HBS Case Collection

Introduction to Financial Ratios and Financial Statement Analysis

By: William J. Bruns Jr.

Format:Print
| Language:English
| Pages:15

Abstract

Introduces and describes meaning and uses for financial ratios to assess profitability, activity, solvency and leverage, and returns to shareholders.

Keywords

Financial Statements; Finance

Citation

Bruns, William J., Jr. "Introduction to Financial Ratios and Financial Statement Analysis." Harvard Business School Background Note 193-029, August 1992. (Revised September 2004.)

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