EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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ISBN: 9781337514835
Author: MOYER
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 3, Problem 1QTD
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To discuss: Limitations of ratio analysis as a measure of financial statement analysis.

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The limitations of the ratio analysis are as follows,

  • Ratios cannot be calculated effectively when the numerator and denominator have opposite signs.
  • If denominator can be zero, then the interpretation of ratios is meaningless.
  • It may not capture the changing strategy of the company, and hence an analyst could miss the crucial changes in the enterprise design.
  • It cannot be useful for better understanding during extraordinary periods like a period of low growth or high growth.
  • Ratios can be used as a standalone figures, this must have used previous year’s ratios for comparison purposes.

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