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A Small-Cap Market Beater Medical Action Industries is primed for success. Investors transfixed on earnings and sales growth might miss other signs that the company is growing in value.   |
The Motley Fool
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Rural/Metro Still in ICU Though the ambulance operator's stock has rebounded quite a bit, future survival or success isn't a sure thing yet. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2006
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Understanding the Balance Sheet Many investors focus only on sales and earnings growth. While that's important, long-term investors should also study the balance sheet to see how sturdy the underlying business is. |
The Motley Fool
December 5, 2005 |
Peek at a Balance Sheet Some assets can be bad, and some liabilities can be good. By studying a balance sheet, you can evaluate a company's current condition and also see whether its financial health is improving or failing. |
The Motley Fool
September 23, 2004 |
Balance Sheet Basics Understanding the balance sheet can help you understand your investments. |
The Motley Fool
June 28, 2005
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Cardinal Changes Course The health care company's warning is a disappointment, but the firm's new focus on returning cash to shareholders is far from bad news. |
The Motley Fool
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When Debt Is Good vs. Bad Debt on a company's balance sheet can have two sides. Companies that can grow without using debt or issuing extra stock are in a more powerful position than others. Still, you needn't balk at the first sight of debt. Just evaluate it carefully. |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2005 |
Enterprise Value Explained The enterprise value reminds all investors, large and small, that debt is a cost to the business. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2006 |
When Debt Is Good Mortgage good, credit card debt bad. Investors, it's similar with companies. If a sizable chunk of income won't be eaten up by debt payment obligations, that means more flexibility and more opportunity. Still, you needn't balk at the first sight of debt. Just evaluate it carefully. |
The Motley Fool
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Enterprise Value Explained Don't neglect debt and cash when determining a company's price tag. |
The Motley Fool
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Enterprise Value, Explained Enterprise value (EV) represents a company's economic value -- the minimum someone would have to pay to buy it outright. It's an important number to consider when you're valuing a stock. |
The Motley Fool
December 27, 2005 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Enterprise Value Don't overlook debt and cash when you're valuing a stock. |
