If you're interested in investing, you've probably read quite a few articles that say "do your homework" before buying a stock. Reading and understanding a balance sheet is part of that homework.

A balance sheet shows a company's assets, liabilities and shareholder equity at a single point in time. These financial statements are used to determine a company's health and financial viability at a ...

Aid in the calculation of key financial ratios, such as the debt-to-equity ratio and current ratio, which influence decision-making on investment and creditworthiness. That’s a lot of information. But ...

A balance sheet shows a company’s financial health at a specific point in time, its assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity. Balance sheet is a critical financial statement that offers a snapshot ...

If you’re interested in investing, you’ve probably read quite a few articles that say “do your homework” before buying a stock. Reading and understanding a balance sheet is part of that homework.