Q. Where can I find industry and company financial ratios? Are there Bloomberg Terminals for use?

Financial ratios and industry averages are useful for comparing a company with its industry for benchmarking purposes. Some of the most common are:

• Current ratio - current assets divided by current liabilities. It indicates how well a company is able to pay its current expenses.
• Quick ratio - current assets minus inventory, divided by current liabilities.
• P/E (price to earnings) ratio - price per share divided by the earnings per share. Generally, the higher the ratio, the riskier the stock.

YAHOO FINANCE

1. Type in the company name to search for the latest financial reports, stock pricing etc.
2. To view companies by sectors or industry, select Markets > Sectors, then select the sector and industry. 

BLOOMBERG TERMINALS 

1. Bloomberg terminals are available in the OCBC Analytics and Innovation Laboratory at E2-08-01. Check with your Faculty if you need to use Bloomberg for your assignment.
2. To book a Bloomberg terminal in the OCBC Analytics and Innovation Laboratory, please email Soh Zhi Yuan Sunny (sunny.soh@singaporetech.edu.sg).
3. Below are resources to help you get started with using Bloomberg
   • Introduction to Bloomberg Terminals by UCF College of Business
   • Bloomberg Subject Guide by Tufts