Overview
"Magic Numbers goes straight to the bottom line - it's a terrific reference for all disciplined investors." —Mario J Gabelli, Chairman, Gabelli Asset Management Inc.
"A concise compendium of the core tools for financial analysis, some modern, most timeless. The various ratios are brought to life with a series of real world examples. Peter Temple's book provides a valuable resource for financial analysis, for both the professional investor and the private investor seeking a greater understanding of risk and reward in financial markets." —Desmond Supple, Head of Research, Asia Barclays Capital
"A clear and concise manual for any budding investor. It will help avoid many of the pitfalls of investing. Each step is clearly laid out with examples and explanations of both the pros and cons of each ratio. Lesson 34 ought to state 'knowledge and practice equals few mistakes.'" —Markus Rosgen, Chief Asian Strategist, ING Barings Asia
"Magic Numbers has an elegant way of presenting and explaining commonly used financial ratios and numbers derived from company statements and accounts. The exposition is careful and clear. It should serve as a very useful compendium and a quick reference for the serious financial market investor." —Lim Kian Guan, Professor of Finance, Singapore Management University
Synopsis
Quickly and accurately calculate key investment ratios
Written by a leading finance expert, this book offers simple explanations on how to calculate and interpret key financial ratios. This information is essential for the accurate assessment of a company's financial condition and the true value of its shares. This book is packed with many worked examples from actual company reports and readers will also find many online reference sources-including company Web sites and free software offers. Plus, this book features a supporting Web site at www.magicnumbersbook.com. Magic Numbers is essential reading for individual investors and non-financial executives.