Year: 2023

In this case, the purchase price would be shown as a long-term investment. Long-term securities are less liquid because they need to be held for a longer time to realize a profit. For example, a house is considered a long-term investment; one that takes time to appreciate and that cannot be sold quickly. Bonds with longer maturities also have higher payouts over time but need to be held longer for a higher yield. Depending on the type of security, a long-term asset can be held for as little as one…

In this article, we will delve into the definition of the Profitability Index, explore its key components, and break down the formula used to calculate it. By understanding PI, businesses can make more informed decisions that align with their financial goals. After drawing up a business plan, a farmer determined that the initial investment of $500,000 was needed to expand his poultry farm if he wanted to meet the demand from restaurants in a new town. When the future cash flows of five years from the poultry sales are discounted…

Net income is the income available to all shareholders after a company’s costs and expenses are accounted for. The net earnings of a company in a given period – i.e. net income (the “bottom line”) – can either be reinvested into operations or distributed to common shareholders in the form of dividend issuances. A company relatively early in its growth curve could post negative earnings per share since it is investing now for future growth. A more mature company could simply have a bad year operationally (as many companies did…