what are profitability ratios?

Answer Posted / sheena

profitablity ratios are mainly two types.
1.profitablity as related to sales

Gross profit ratio,Net profit Ratio,Operating
profit Ratio.

2.Profitability as realted to investments

Return on capital employed, Return on Equity funds.

With the help of this ratio we can judge the managerial
efficiency which may not be reflected in net profit ratio.

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