Magnimetrics Library
Practical finance, Excel, valuation, and FP&A articles with downloadable working files where relevant.
Most ERP and accounting software solutions out there can generate decent standard reports. However, we often need more than that. One way to approach the preparation of more specific statements is to do it in Excel. We can export the data from our systems and prepare a template for the Excel statement, where we will […]
Understanding the Gordon Growth Model for Stock Valuation The Gordon Growth Model (GGM) is a method for the valuation of stocks. Investors use it to determine the relationship between value and return. The model uses the Net Present Value (NPV) of future dividends to calculate assets’ intrinsic value. It’s the most popular variation of the […]
In a previous article, we explored Linear Regression Analysis and its application in financial analysis and modeling. You can read our Regression Analysis in Financial Modeling article to gain more insight into the statistical concepts employed in the method and where it finds application within finance. This article will take a practical look at modeling […]
We can categorize customers and prospects in profitability tiers by linking them to demographic data and purchasing information. However, this is only an analytical view of clients, treating them as resources for our selling efforts. We can yield much better results if we treat them as human beings looking for genuine and more personalized interactions. […]
Regression Analysis represents a set of statistical methods and techniques, which we use to evaluate the relationship between variables. These are one dependent variable (our target) and one or more independent variables (predictors). We have three primary variants of regression – simple linear, multiple linear, and non-linear. However, most of the time, we use linear […]
In the modern world, reporting is an essential part of running a company. But reporting only allows management to react to what has happened. There’s no outlook for the future. If our business only does reporting, we are already lagging behind. Business Intelligence can help us have smart reporting that gives insights about decisions that […]
The Accounts Receivable Turnover ratio (AR T/O ratio) is an accounting measure of effectiveness. It is also known as the Debtor’s Turnover ratio, and we use it to gauge how effectively the company manages credits they extend to customers and collection. We calculate the ratio by dividing net sales over the average accounts receivable for […]
The Cash Ratio represents a measurement of the liquidity of a company. It evaluates the ability of the business to cover short-term obligations with cash and cash equivalents alone. It is particularly useful to creditors when deciding how much money they are willing to loan to a company. Suppliers also consider the ratio when assessing […]
The Asset Turnover Ratio measures how efficiently management uses the company’s assets to generate sales revenue. The ratio compares the amount of net sales to its total assets. It’s a standard efficiency ratio, as it gives investors an idea of how well management runs the company. What is the Asset Turnover Ratio The ratio, also […]
When a company hires employees, they provide it with services. In turn, the company, as their employer, reimburses their time spent with a remuneration package. This usually consists mostly of a salary but can include various other benefits, some of which may be mandated by law or local legislation. One of those benefits is the […]
