Financial Statement Analysis shows stock market investors how to profit from the knowledge, insights and perceptions of professionals who use financial statement analysis tools and techniques on a day-to-day basis. This book is designed to provide the essential basics required to read, interpret and analyze a company's financial statements prior to making important investment decisions. Inside you'll learn: 1. Horizontal and Vertical Analysis 2. Common-Size Statements 3. Financial Ratios 4. Liquidity and Activity Ratios 5. Profitability Ratios 6. Capital Structure 7. Solvency Ratios