Claire Boyte-White

The direct cost margin is calculated by taking the difference between the revenue generated by the sale of goods or services and the sum of all direct costs associated with the production of those goods, divided by the revenue generated by these […]

Working capital is the money used to cover all of a company’s short-term expenses, including inventory, payments on short-term debt, and day-to-day expenses—called operating expenses. Working capital is critical since it is used to keep a business operating smoothly and

In corporate valuation, as in corporate accounting, numerous metrics are used to assess the worth of a business and its ability to generate profit while meeting its financial obligations. One of the simplest ways to evaluate the financial fitness of

Dividends are a common way for companies to pay back some of their capital to shareholders. Dividends paid in stock shares are debited from a subaccount called the additional paid-in capital. These payouts occur regularly each year, whether quarterly, monthly,

Cost of capital is the return that is necessary for a company to invest in a major project like building a plant or factory. To optimize profitability, a company will only invest or expand operations when the projected returns from

Mutual funds are investment vehicles that purchase stocks with investor capital in the hopes of capital appreciation. They are considered equity securities because investors purchase mutual fund shares, which represent ownership in the fund, giving them access to equity securities.

Market Capitalization vs. Shares Outstanding: An Overview Both market capitalization and shares outstanding refer to public companies, as they have publicly listed shares, whereas private companies do not. However, there are relevant differences between the two. Let’s take a look

In economics, price elasticity is a measure of how reactive the marketplace is to a change in price for a given product. However, price elasticity works in two ways. While the price elasticity of demand is a reflection of consumer

Capital Gains Tax Rates for 2025 Filing Status Maximum Zero Rate Amount Maximum 15% Rate Amount Married Individuals Filing Jointly and Surviving Spouse  $96,700 $600,050 Married Individuals Filing Separately $48,350 $300,000 Heads of Household $64,750 $566,700 All Other Individuals $48,350

Dividends can affect the price of their underlying stock in a variety of ways. The dividend history of a given stock plays a general role in its popularity but the declaration and payment of dividends can also have a specific