Understanding and using financial ratios is a key method by which analysts determine company value and long-term sustainability.

Question

Understanding and using financial ratios is a key method by which analysts determine company value and long-term sustainability. Select a publicly traded company of your choosing. Use their annual report or other information to:

Share some of the financial ratios you have found
Share some of the trends you see
Provide a recommendation on the health of that company
Is it important for department managers across the company to understand some of these ratios? Why or Why Not?