Tilinpäätöslukujen

Tilinpäätösluvut, often translated as financial statement figures or financial ratios, are key quantitative metrics derived from a company's financial statements. These statements, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, provide a snapshot of a company's financial health and performance. Tilinpäätösluvut help stakeholders, such as investors, creditors, and management, to analyze and interpret this financial information.

These figures are used to assess various aspects of a company's operations. For example, profitability ratios like the profit margin indicate how effectively a company is generating earnings from its sales. Liquidity ratios, such as the current ratio, measure a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations. Solvency ratios, like the debt-to-equity ratio, assess a company's long-term financial stability and its reliance on debt financing. Efficiency ratios, such as inventory turnover, reveal how well a company is managing its assets.

By calculating and comparing these tilinpäätösluvut over time, or against industry benchmarks, analysts can identify trends, strengths, and weaknesses. This analysis can inform strategic decision-making, investment choices, and credit assessments. The specific tilinpäätösluvut used and their interpretation can vary depending on the industry and the purpose of the analysis. They provide a standardized way to evaluate and compare businesses, offering insights that might not be apparent from simply reading the raw financial statements.