A yield of 8. The most common way this ratio is used is to compare it to other stocks and to compare it to the 10 Year T-Bill. Conversely, if the yield on stocks is higher than the 10 Yr. Since bonds and stocks compete for investors' dollars, a higher yield typically needs to be paid to the stock investor for the extra risk being assumed vs. It is used to help gauge a company's financial health.
A higher number means the company has more debt to equity, whereas a lower number means it has less debt to equity. When comparing this ratio to different stocks in different industries, take note that some businesses are more capital intensive than others.
So it's a good idea to compare a stock's debt to equity ratio to its industry to see how it stacks up to its peers first. Cash flow can be found on the cash flow statement. It's then divided by the number of shares outstanding to determine how much cash is generated per share. It's used by investors as a measure of financial health. Cash is vital to a company in order to finance operations, invest in the business, pay expenses, etc. Since cash can't be manipulated like earnings can, it's a preferred metric for analysts.
Using this item along with the 'Current Cash Flow Growth Rate' in the Growth category above , and the 'Price to Cash Flow ratio' several items above in this same Value category , will give you a well-rounded indication of the amount of cash they are generating, the rate of their cash flow growth, and the stock price relative to its cash flow. This longer-term historical perspective lets the user see how a company has grown over time.
Note: there are many factors that can influence the longer-term number, not the least of which is the overall state of the economy recession will reduce this number for example, while a recovery will inflate it , which can skew comparisons when looking out over shorter time frames. The longer-term perspective helps smooth out short-term events. Projected EPS Growth looks at the estimated growth rate for one year. It takes the consensus estimate for the current fiscal year F1 divided by the EPS for the last completed fiscal year F0 actual if reported, the consensus if not.
That does not mean that all companies with large growth rates will have a favorable Growth Score. Many other growth items are considered as well. But, typically, an aggressive growth trader will be interested in the higher growth rates. Cash Flow is net income plus depreciation and other non-cash charges. A strong cash flow is important for covering interest payments, particularly for highly leveraged companies.
Cash Flow is a measurement of a company's health. It's typically categorized as a valuation metric and is most often quoted as Cash Flow per Share and as a Price to Cash flow ratio.
In this case, it's the cash flow growth that's being looked at. A positive change in the cash flow is desired and shows that more 'cash' is coming in than 'cash' going out. The Historical Cash Flow Growth is the longer-term year annualized growth rate of the cash flow change. Once again, cash flow is net income plus depreciation and other non-cash charges. Cash flow itself is an important item on the income statement. While the one year change shows the current conditions, the longer look-back period shows how this metric has changed over time and helps put the current reading into proper perspective.
Also, by looking at the rate of this item, rather than the actual dollar value, it makes for easier comparisons across the industry and peers. The Current Ratio is defined as current assets divided by current liabilities. It measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It's also commonly referred to as a 'liquidity ratio'. A ratio of 1 means a company's assets are equal to its liabilities.
Less than 1 means its liabilities exceed its short-term assets cash, inventory, receivables, etc. Above 1 means it assets are greater than its liabilities. A ratio of 2 means its assets are twice that of its liabilities. A higher number is better than a lower number.
A 'good' number would usually fall within the range of 1. Like most ratios, this number will vary from industry to industry. This measure is expressed as a percentage. A higher number means the more debt a company has compared to its capital structure. Investors like this metric as it shows how a company finances its operations, i. But note; this ratio can vary widely from industry to industry.
So be sure to compare it to its group when comparing stocks in different industries. Net Margin is defined as net income divided by sales. This shows the percentage of profit a company earns on its sales. A change in margin can reflect either a change in business conditions, or a company's cost controls, or both. If a company's expenses are growing faster than their sales, this will reduce their margins. But note, different industries have different margin rates that are considered good.
And margin rates can vary significantly across these different groups. So, when comparing one stock to another in a different industry, it's best make relative comparisons to that stock's respective industry values. Return on Equity or ROE is calculated as income divided by average shareholder equity past 12 months, including reinvested earnings.
The income number is listed on a company's Income Statement. ROE is always expressed as a percentage. Seeing how a company makes use of its equity, and the return generated on it, is an important measure to look at. ROE values, like other values, can vary significantly from one industry to another. As the name suggests, it's calculated as sales divided by assets.
This is also commonly referred to as the Asset Utilization ratio. A higher number is better than a lower one as it shows how effective a company is at generating revenue from its assets. It takes the consensus sales estimate for the current fiscal year F1 divided by the sales for the last completed fiscal year F0 actual if reported, the consensus if not.
While earnings are the driving metric behind stock prices, there wouldn't be any earnings to calculate if there weren't any sales to begin with. Like earnings, a higher growth rate is better than a lower growth rate. My son ordered a sectional, recliner and ottomon from Overstock. Love it. Great quality. My other son ordered a side chair with an ottomon and they love theirs as well.
The only seat that I've ordered from Wayfair was a Toto toilet. Easy to get replacement part for free when my plumber said a new flapper was needed. I wish Overstock would set it up so reviews can include customers pictures. It would help so much when it comes to accessing the true color of their items.
I purchased a chair for my living room and a footstool, more than happy with them three years later. My friend ordered a couch and loves it. I'm fussy about my sofa and DR chairs, so wouldn't buy on-line as I really have to sit on it have a bad back. Wanted something more stylish, and found a Mid-Century Modern style desk chair through Overstock. Carefully read through all the reviews, which emphasized how easy the chair was to put together.
It's just a cheap knockoff of MCM; the wood seat back is actually a lithographed plastic woodgrain which was mentioned in one review. We've gotten compliments on the chair from every person who's seen it, which did surprise me a little. I've gotten a few inexpensive rugs from overstock. My sister bought a mattress from them and found it uncomfortable. She returned it with very little hassle. I wouldn't buy a mattress that way, personally, but any company that will take a mattress back must be okay, right?
Bought a leather and chrome bench for our bedroom from Overstock. I was hesitant to order it sight unseen, but got a really nice, and helpful person on the phone, who answered whatever questions he could or asked others there when he couldn't. I requested, and received free shipping, free return shipping if necessary , with a waived restocking fee, and I believe, a "first time purchase" discount.
When the bench arrived, it was packed impressively well, and was in good shape. I called Overstock to pass along some product info to the person who'd helped me with my order.
There were some minor scratches on the chrome, not noticeable enough to warrant an exchange and the hassles that that often entails but I happened to mention that, and a further discount was applied credited back to my credit card. I order lots of things online, but I agree with others upthread that I need to sit in a sofa or chair before I buy it. I sure would and do buy from O and Wayfair.
But there are circumstances when it would be ok. Ok for an infrequently used item, for example. I purchased a sofa from Wayfair for staging a room. The price was really low and I put it together myself. It's uncomfortable and super cheap, which is fine for my purpose. I bought this purple chair from o. It didn't cost a fortune, but it's still decent quality. Nice upholstery. Serves the purpose, sitting in the corner of our room and used mostly as a place to hold the throw pillows during the night, or sit and put shoes on in the morning.
I bought this chair from Wayfair - also inexpensive, which was good since I only wanted to use it in my closet again, as a place to sit when putting on shoes.
The quality wasn't as good as the o. It's gray. Got a chair-bed or a bed-chair? Can't complain-the description was true, reviews were helpful, arrived on time.. Price was great. Wayfair-I had just one experience lately. A mirror. Again, looks great, arrived in a timely manner, price point is better than for the same exact mirror on other sites I always cross-Google stuff before buying. Again, not installed yet.
As much as I prefer smaller companies and vintage stores-sometimes you need certain things and fast. I wouldn't order a chair or couch online, only because I need to sit in it first, to see if its comfortable.
I did order some end tables and a coffee table from Overstock for my son when he got his first apartment. Decent quality for the price. I'm in the middle of an issue with an order from Wayfair right now this moment, and it's not good. I'd be very careful about ordering large items from them. As it is, I don't think I'll ever do business with them again.
I ordered a bathroom vanity from Wayfair on February 15th. I specifically ordered it from Wayfair because the manufacturer recommended it when I called them to see if they could do white glove delivery.
They said Wayfair offered a "room of choice" service that included two flights of stairs. So I ordered the vanity from Wayfair. I still do not have it yet, because the vanity has been sitting on a loading dock in Memphis about 40 miles from here for over a week.
The delivery agent in Memphis says he doesn't want to take it upstairs. I've called Wayfair, sent photos of the stairs, emailed, left messages with a specific person at Wayfair that had emailed their number to me.
Yet no one has called me back. Just nothing. I called yesterday and was told they'd follow up shortly, but I haven't heard a word. I just now placed a call to the delivery agent in Memphis leaving him a message to please just deliver it, set it inside the front door, and I'll hire professional movers to take it upstairs for me. At this point, I'm afraid I'll never get the vanity, because the delivery agent doesn't want to deal with it, and Wayfair doesn't seem to want to either.
I'm very frustrated! The plumbers need this piece delivered. This has led to some wild price swings for Overstock. And although business has been good so far, Overstock is not posting anywhere near the same numbers as its many competitors in the space.
As the world begins to come down from the shock of COVID and return to normal it is unlikely that Overstock will be able to maintain its growth in an increasingly cluttered space.
For 3 top e-commerce investments, a beginner should buy, read here. This has led to some volatile swings that make it an unsuitable investment for the less risk-averse investors among us. Meanwhile, there are plenty of safer and more promising alternatives out there which you can read about here.
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