Welcome to the Financial Analysis category on F9 Finance’s blog – your personal tour guide in the fascinating landscape of financial data. As a corporate finance professional, we know you’re no stranger to the world of numbers. But sometimes, making sense of those numbers can feel like trying to solve a mystery without any clues. That’s where we come in, equipped with clear explanations, practical advice, and even a few jokes to make the journey more enjoyable.
Each post in our Financial Analysis category serves as your detective toolkit, arming you with the skills to uncover the story behind the numbers. From breaking down complex financial ratios to guiding you through cash flow analysis, we’re here to help you transform raw data into meaningful insights. And remember, every question you ask is another clue in solving the financial mystery!
We believe that financial analysis should feel like an exciting treasure hunt, not a daunting task. Our posts are designed to make the process engaging and empowering, using relatable analogies and personal anecdotes to bring the numbers to life. So, put on your detective hat, dive into our content, and let’s start uncovering the secrets hidden in the numbers together!
Ever felt like dividend yield and payout ratio are some sort of finance jargon that only Wall Street whizzes can comprehend? Well, not anymore! Join me as we embark on a light-hearted yet informative journey through the world of dividends. You’ll learn how to calculate these key metrics with step-by-step guides and real-life examples, all while feeling like you’re having a chat over coffee.
The cost of capital is the minimum return that a company needs to earn on their investments to satisfy their investors’ expectations.
It is calculated by taking into account factors such as the cost of debt, cost of equity, and the proportion of each in the company’s capital structure.
To buy or to lease, that is the question. There is so much to consider from opportunity cost to inflation and taxes. Let’s walk through how to perform a lease versus buy analysis in Excel and make this an easy decision.
Variance analysis using rate and volume is a method of breaking down business results into component parts. Let’s walk through the rate formula, the volume formula, and an example to put it into practice.
Dive into the world of finance with clarity and ease. I’ll guide you through the crucial steps of calculating discount rates, while sprinkling in some handy real-world examples. Let’s empower your financial understanding together!
Internal Rate of Return (or IRR) is a tool to compare multiple projects against each other. Usually, calculating IRR requires a series of trial and error to back into the answer. Fortunately, Excel will do the heavy lift for us.
Net Present Value is the basis of Finance, but the formula can be hard to work with. Excel to the rescue! Let’s walk through how to calculate Net Present Value (NPV) in Excel.
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