Ratio Analysis Fundamentals

Welcome to the exciting world of ratio analysis, an indispensable tool for evaluating the financial performance and health of businesses. This course is a comprehensive guide designed to provide both novice and experienced readers with a deep understanding of ratio analysis techniques and their practical applications in various international contexts.

The course will help the readers in analyzing and benchmarking the company's performance to similar firms in the industry and rank the company in its industry. The course also provides an analysis of the company based on ratios, which will help the learner to identify the company’s competitive advantage, weakness, opportunities, and threats in the industry.

The ratio analysis can also be used for the establishment of trends over a specific period and readers can evaluate and benchmark the performance of different companies by way of different plots and can gauge the outlook of the companies based on past trends and consistency in performance.

The ratio analysis is also used for measuring the operational efficiency of the company and the tools can be used for proper and efficient allocation of all the assets of the company.

The ratio analysis also simplifies the leverage and the risk management of the company is taking vis account the profit being generated by the management which is a very efficient tool for both the management and the investors alike.

The primary purpose of this course is to serve as a practical and accessible resource for individuals seeking to enhance their proficiency in ratio analysis, regardless of their prior knowledge or background. Whether you are a student, an investor, an entrepreneur, or a financial professional, this course aims to equip you with the necessary skills to interpret and utilize financial ratios effectively.

This course has been prepared by State Bank Academy, the leading training institution in the Banking and finance domain in the entire southeast Asia and one of the top Apex institutes of State Bank of India. The authors of this course are experienced Bankers, financial analysts & trainers with a passion for ratio analysis.

Through this course, State Bank Academy, aims to share the repository of knowledge and expertise, gathered over two centuries of the State Bank of India's existence. State Bank of India through State Bank Academy is empowering readers to navigate the complex world of financial analysis through this course.