ACC 498: Financial Statement Analysis: Some Key terms

Return on equity (ROE) is a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity. Because shareholders' equity is equal to a company’s assets minus its debt, ROE could be thought of as the return on net assets. (source: Investopedia -- https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/returnonequity.asp)

Debt-To-Equity Ratio

A company’s dependence on debt as a source of capital can be measured by comparing the amount of debt on its balance sheet to the level of equity it has (known as the debt-to -equity ratio). (Source: S&P Global)

EBITDA

The aggregate earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Debt Service Coverage Capacity

In corporate finance, the Debt-Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is a measure of the cash flow available to pay current debt obligations. The ratio states net operating income as a multiple of debt obligations due within one year, including interest, principal, sinking-fund and lease payments. (Source: Investopedia - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dscr.asp)

SWOT

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats - a report that can be found in EBSCO Business Source