A measure of risk-adjusted return. A higher alpha implies that a fund has performed better than would have been expected given its volatility.

A backward looking figure indicating the propensity of a stock price to move with the stock market as a whole. The lowest theoretical Beta is zero indicating no movement. The highest Beta is 2 indicating wild gyrations for small movements in the market.

The amount of debts a company holds as a ratio of what it owns - its assets.

A measure of how well the company is making use of borrowed money to enhance the return on owner's equity. Long-term debt divided by shareholders' equity.

Dividend growth over 5 years

The number of times a company could pay its most recent net dividend out of its net profit (profits after tax). It indicates the amount of spare cash flow a company has.

Currency dividend is paid in.

Dividend per share interim payment

The amount of dividend paid out per share. Formula: (Dividend rate * nominal value of share)/100.

Amount of interest derived from the payment of a dividend. E.g, ABC company pays a US $5.00 dividend to shareholders twice annually and its stock currently trades for $100 per share, the dividend yield is 10%.

Amount of interest derived from the payment of a dividend. E.g, ABC company pays a US $5.00 dividend to shareholders twice annually and its stock currently trades for $100 per share, the dividend yield is 10%.

Amount of interest derived from the payment of a dividend. E.g, ABC company pays a US $5.00 dividend to shareholders twice annually and its stock currently trades for $100 per share, the dividend yield is 10%.

Profit for the year divided by the average number of shares.

Interest cover is a measure of how easily a firm can meet the interest payments on any debts that it has.

Profits of a company before deductions for tax, announced in an interim period - either half yearly or quartly.

The total income, both cash and non cash, received from an enterprise or business, before any expenses are paid in an interim period between full year results - either half yearly or quarterly

Stock market value of a firm. The market capitalization is calculated by multiplying the current share price (per share) with the number of shares outstanding.

A company's total revenue less total expenses, showing what a company earned (or lost, called net loss) for a set period, usually one year. Listed often literally as the "bottom line" on the profit and loss statement. Also called net earnings and/or net income.

Net income can be higher than operating profit or gross profit because it includes non-operating income.

Net profit or income can be worked out as follows: Operating income - non operating income expense + Interest Income - Non-Operating + Investment Income - Non-Operating + Other Non-Operating Income (Expense) - Provision for Income Taxes

Operating or gross profit states the profit earned directly from a company's revenues and direct costs. The formula is Total Revenue minus Cost of Revenue.

A company's total revenue less total expenses, showing what a company earned (or lost, called net loss) for a set period, in a statement released between the financial year - quarterly or half yearly.

A company's total revenue less total expenses, showing what a company earned (or lost, called net loss) for a set period, usually one year - in US dollars.

Operating Margin is calculated by dividing a company's operating profit by net sales. Also known as operating profit margin or net profit margin, it is a useful tool in measuring pricing strategy and operating efficiency.

The difference between revenue (or turnover) and the costs incurred during operations (total operating expenses).Does not include interest and taxes.

Net income can be higher than operating profit or gross profit because it includes non-operating income.

Net profit or income can be worked out as follows: Operating income - non operating income expense + Interest Income - Non-Operating + Investment Income - Non-Operating + Other Non-Operating Income (Expense) - Provision for Income Taxes

Operating or gross profit states the profit earned directly from a company's revenues and direct costs. The formula is Total Revenue minus Cost of Revenue.

The difference between revenue (or turnover) and the costs incurred during operations (total operating expenses) in financial statements released half yearly or quartlerly between annual disclusures.Does not include interest and taxes.

The difference between revenue (or turnover) and the costs incurred during operations (total operating expenses) in US dollars.Does not include interest and taxes.

Profits of a company before deductions for tax. It is the most common yardstick used to judge company performance.

Profit divided by sales. A measurement of trading success

Profit for the year divided by the average number of shares in the previous period.

Profits of a company before deductions for tax. It is the most common yardstick used to judge company performance.

A company's closing share price relative to the net asset value.

The Price Earnings ratio is one of the most commonly used measures of value in financial circles. It expresses the value in terms of a multiple of profits.

The Price Earnings ratio is one of the most commonly used measures of value in financial circles. It expresses the value in terms of a multiple of profits.

The Price Earnings ratio is one of the most commonly used measures of value in financial circles. It expresses the value in terms of a multiple of profits.

The PE ratio of a company, compared to its peers

A company's closing share price relative to its sales.

The total income, both cash and non cash, received from an enterprise or business, before any expenses are paid.

The percentage to which the sales of a company have grown over the last five years

The total income, both cash and non cash, received from an enterprise or business, before any expenses are paid - in US dollars.

The combined value of all items of monetary value owned by an individual or business. A company's assets include tangible assets, such as equipment, inventory and real property, and intangible assets such as goodwill (the value of a company's name - or its sub brands - in the market), patents and other intellectual property.

A ratio evaluating the share value compared to assets a company owns.

The combined value of all items of monetary value owned by an individual or business. A company's assets include tangible assets, such as equipment, inventory and real property, and intangible assets such as goodwill (the value of a company's name - or its sub brands - in the market), patents and other intellectual property - expressed in US dollars.

The volatility of an equity over the last 10 days

The volatility of the equity over the last 200 days

The volatility of the equity over the last 30 days

The volatility of the equity over the last 90 days