QoQgroei

QoQgroei, a Dutch term, translates to "quarter-on-quarter growth" in English. It is a financial metric used to assess the performance of a company or an economy over consecutive three-month periods. This metric is particularly useful for understanding short-term trends and the immediate impact of strategic decisions or external economic factors.

To calculate QoQgroei, the relevant metric (such as revenue, profit, or GDP) from the current quarter is compared to the same metric from the preceding quarter. The difference is then divided by the metric from the preceding quarter and multiplied by 100 to express it as a percentage. For example, if a company's revenue in Q1 was $100 million and in Q2 it was $110 million, the QoQgroei would be 10%.

QoQgroei provides a more granular view than year-on-year growth (YoY growth), which compares a period to the same period in the previous year. While YoY growth can smooth out seasonality, QoQgroei highlights more immediate changes and can be a leading indicator of future performance. However, QoQgroei can be more volatile due to seasonal fluctuations and other short-term influences. Both metrics are often analyzed together to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial performance. Businesses and economists frequently use QoQgroei in their reports and analyses.