If you’ve ever read an investment analyst’s report on a stock, you’ve probably seen references to various calculations that the writer used to justify why the company is a good or bad investment. What you may not realize is that those same calculations can tell you a lot about your own business. These numbers — a set of simple ratios — can give you a quick snapshot of the health of your business, just like the one your doctor gets by checking your weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol.Your guide to these numbers is Don Shultz, controller for Newcomb
