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Magic Numbers: The 33 Key Ratios That Every Investor Should Know Book

In Magic Numbers, investment analyst Peter Temple provides a straightforward primer to calculating and interpreting 33 key investment ratios. The book is organized into five sections that explain market-based ratios (e.g., market capitalization, P/E ratios), income statement ratios (margins, earnings per share), balance sheet rations (price/cash ratio, burn rate), cash flow ratios, and risk and volatility ratios. Each chapter clearly shows the inputs necessary to calculate a particular ratio and explains its relevance in evaluating a company's performance. Recommended for serious investors. --Harry C. Edwards Read More

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    "Magic Numbers goes straight to the bottom line - it's a terrific reference for all disciplined investors." â??Mario J Gabelli, Chairman, Gabelli Asset Management Inc.

    "A concise compendium of the core tools for financial analysis, some modern, most timeless. The various ratios are brought to life with a series of real world examples. Peter Temple's book provides a valuable resource for financial analysis, for both the professional investor and the private investor seeking a greater understanding of risk and reward in financial markets." â??Desmond Supple, Head of Research, Asia Barclays Capital

    "A clear and concise manual for any budding investor. It will help avoid many of the pitfalls of investing. Each step is clearly laid out with examples and explanations of both the pros and cons of each ratio. Lesson 34 ought to state 'knowledge and practice equals few mistakes.'" â??Markus Rosgen, Chief Asian Strategist, ING Barings Asia

    "Magic Numbers has an elegant way of presenting and explaining commonly used financial ratios and numbers derived from company statements and accounts. The exposition is careful and clear. It should serve as a very useful compendium and a quick reference for the serious financial market investor." â??Lim Kian Guan, Professor of Finance, Singapore Management University

  • 0471479241
  • 9780471479246
  • Peter Temple
  • 19 November 2001
  • John Wiley & Sons
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 228
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