Fundamental Analysis Articles

Facebook intends to grow to a staff of 9,600 over the next few years, which will require a lot of capital.

Health insurance companies work a little differently than most companies. Here's what you need to know as an investor.

The battle of the burger giants has recently taken a turn after nearly 40 years. Find out why.

Before investing in gas and oil stocks, consider such factors as political and geological risks.

Learn about the purpose of the IFRS, as well as its benefits, goals and fundamental difference from the U.S. GAAP.

Since 2009, the number of annual audits has increased by 12%. Find out how to decrease your chances of being audited.

The biotech sector is more than just medical research. Read this before you invest.

How does the rest of the world stack up when it comes to planning and saving for retirement?

New names may be popular, but old tech is still the place to put long-term money. Find out why.

This rare metal is being used in the industry more and more. See how you can get exposure.

Find out if mutual fund managers can successfully pick stocks or if you're better off with an index fund.

Read between the lines to decipher a company's true financial condition.

These statistical measurements highlight how to mitigate risk and increase rewards.

Declaring noncash donations and volunteer work expenditures are just some of the lesser-known ways to reduce your taxes.

The Department of Justice has warned Apple that it intends to pursue a suit alleging price-fixing.

LBOs are often presented as predatory by the media, but it really depends on which side of the deal you're on.

These four leverage ratios can help investors understand how oil and gas firms are managing their debt.

Find out the size and causes of ETF tracking errors and which funds are at risk.

"One-time charges" and "investment gains" are two strategies companies can use to distort their numbers.

Facebook's IPO is sure to be the biggest IPO of the year. Find out what to expect.

Consider these advantages and disadvantages before investing in businesses related to your favorite teams.

Discover the lessons you can learn from Steve Jobs, with a brief history of Apple.

Learn why natural gas is playing a larger role in the energy industry.

Discover the methods behind financial forecasts and the risks inherent when we seek to predict the future.

Many of these tax-minimization strategies can be used by anyone. Find out how you can pay taxes like a millionaire.

Net streaming is new, unmarked territory where rules are still being made. Netflix' future could be bright.

While numbers are not released league-wide, here's a look at the revenue-generating capabilities of Super Bowl Champions the Green Bay Packers.

Enron is a classic example of greed gone wrong and how investors were led astray.

These unofficial forecasts hold the potential for insider insight - and investment risk.

One of the most powerful companies in the entertainment sector has some lessons to share for new budding entrepreneurs.

Determining the value of a preferred stock is important for your portfolio. Learn how it's done.

There is academic evidence supporting different market views. Learn how and why the market can be predicted.

Emerging markets like India are fast becoming engines for future growth. Find out how to get in on the ground floor.

To understand the qualities that make for a great company, investors must dig deep into "soft" metrics.

Of the hundreds of exchange-traded funds on the market, some are bound to fail. Learn how to pick the best of the bunch.

Learn how to use revenue and expenses, among other factors, to break down and analyze a company.

What people buy and where they shop can provide valuable information about the economy.

A look at the five varieties of EPS and what each represents can help an investor determine whether a company is a good value, or not.

Financial statements don't tell you everything about a company's health. Investigate the management behind the numbers!

Cash flow analysis is a critical process for both companies and investors. Find out what you need to know about it.

Investors use these four measures to determine a stock's worth. Find out how to use them.

Find out how to tell if a company is manipulating its financial data, so you don't invest in the next Enron.

We look at how the market signals impending economic cycles and sector performance during each stage.

Find out how commodity, bond, stock and currency markets interact.

Relying on price-to-book can get ugly if a company has repurchased stock. Learn why.

Check out the six main parts of this indispensible business asset.

The new financial accounting standard known as FAS 123R could take a bite out of your portfolio. Find out why here.

As nations like China, India and others continue to grow, valuing companies from these nations will be important for your portfolio.

We look at three widely used valuation methods and figure out how companies justify spending.

Learn the underlying basics behind the residual income model and how it can be used to place an absolute value on a firm.

Understanding these investments is key to determining the value and future prospects of any business.

Find out how to calculate important ratios and compare them to market value.

Take a deeper look at a company's profitability with the help of profit margin ratios.

If you were to invest in Shaq at the inception of his career, what would his stock have been worth?

Dirty surplus items can skew net income. Knowing how to account for them will give you a cleaner picture.

These quick-and-dirty ratios will help you find the most undervalued stocks on the market.

REITs are much like dividend-paying companies, but analyzing them requires consideration of the accounting treatment of property.

Warren Buffett has long been hailed as a value investor. But is that statement still accurate?

Residents in these states are ahead of the curve when it comes to saving. We'll look at why they are ahead and what you can learn from them.

Probability trends and profitability analysis are clearer when using this framework.

Go beyond the name and find out if that fund fits into your portfolio.

Investors need to be aware of the existence of dilutive securities and how they can affect existing shareholders.

Make sure you know what your real estate investment is worth before you sign the ownership papers.

We provide an overview of the types of AIS jobs available, and the education and training requirements to enter this field.

These indicators give investors and experts some data to work with, but they're far from perfect measures.

This ever-changing industry can leave investors scratching their heads. Find out which metrics matter.

Learn the differences between these closely related disciplines and how they inform and influence each other.

When trying to evaluate a company, it always comes down to determining the value of the free cash flows and discounting them to today.

Learn to decipher the secret language of the prospectus - it can tell you a lot about a company's future.

What the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway thinks of various developing countries and which has the most potential.

Investors can find profitable companies - even in a recession. It's all about knowing where to look.

Find out the difference between these two Wall Street jobs.

You may be familiar with publicly-traded companies, but how much do you know about privately-held firms?

When it comes to a company's size, bigger isn't always better for investors. Find out more here.

If these calculations are off, it could drastically change the value of the shares.

Learn the technique that Buffett, Lynch and other pros used to make their fortunes.

These five qualitative measures allow investors to draw conclusions about a corporation that are not apparent on the balance sheet.

This crew may not be as exciting as a rock star's, but a group of financial gurus can keep more money coming in than going out.

The Obama Administration wants to close corporate tax loopholes while possibly lowering the corporate tax rate to be more competitive with other nations.

The DDM is one of the most foundational of financial theories, but it's only as good as its assumptions.

Be careful around companies with high cash burn rates. These investments can turn to ashes.

These companies claim that they can reduce or even eliminate what you owe to the IRS. Find out the facts behind this alluring fiction.

Investing in the biotech sector can involve both huge losses and major gains.

Find out how your profits are taxed and what to consider when making investment decisions.

2010's federal budget says a lot about our government's priorities, but it also speaks to an unsustainable level of current spending.

Companies make choices and assumptions in calculating depreciation, and you need to know how these affect the bottom line.

The required rate of return is used by investors and corporations to evaluate investments. Find out how to calculate it.

Determining creditworthiness of smaller and medium-sized corporations isn't as easy as for larger companies, but these tips can help.

Some companies excel at announcing news that is bad for shareholders, but spinning it as good news.

Find out what information you need to pull together before filling out your return.

The housing bubble, and the resulting financial crisis, has many different parents to blame.

This method of valuing a company can make it look like a bargain when it is not.

Learn what this phrase means and how to spot it in a company's financial statements.

Learn how to combine average true range, simple moving average and Bollinger band indicators to gauge market volatility.

While the price-to-earnings ratio is commonly used for assessing stock prices, the price/earnings-to-growth ratio offers forecasting advantages that investors need to know.

Learn why LACFY is a valuable metric for investors looking to make quick valuation calls on a company's stock relative to it's free cash flow history.

Reports from the Securities and Exchange Commission provide investors with an edge in determining the investment value of companies. Learn what to look for in these financial reports.