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Essential Financial Formulas You Should Know

By Kristi Waterworth – Updated Apr 30, 2025 at 10:22PM

Key Points

  • Learn to calculate inflation using recent and past prices to gauge economic conditions.
  • Utilize the P/E ratio to assess if a stock is priced appropriately compared to earnings.
  • Understand dividend payout ratios to evaluate the sustainability of stock dividends.
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