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The 10 Most Important Financial Ratios for SMEs – An Overview

The comprehensive Pillar guide to the most important financial metrics for SMEs—profitability, liquidity, stability, and cash flow—with all topics conveniently linked.

EBITDA Margin: A Simple Explanation

The EBITDA margin shows how profitable your core business is before interest, taxes, and depreciation. It is a key metric for assessing the operating profitability of your small or medium-sized business.

EBIT Margin Explained Simply

The EBIT margin shows operating profit before interest and taxes as a percentage of revenue—a realistic measure of your SME’s profitability.

Return on Sales: A Simple Explanation

The return on sales shows how much net profit remains for every franc of revenue—the simplest indicator of your SME’s overall profitability.

Return on Equity (ROE) Explained for SMEs

Return on equity (ROE) shows how much profit your company generates per franc of equity invested—the key metric for owners.

Cash Ratio (Liquidity Ratio 1) for SMEs

The cash ratio (Liquidity Ratio 1) indicates whether your cash and cash equivalents are sufficient to immediately settle short-term liabilities—the most stringent liquidity ratio.

Quick Ratio (Liquidity Ratio 2) Explained Simply

The quick ratio measures your ability to pay your short-term obligations without taking inventory into account—it is the most commonly used liquidity ratio in practice.

Equity Ratio for SMEs: A Simple Explanation

The equity ratio shows how financially sound your company is—a key indicator of its resilience and creditworthiness.

Working Capital für KMU einfach erklärt

Das Working Capital zeigt das in Ihrem laufenden Geschäft gebundene Kapital. Ein zentraler Indikator für finanzielle Stabilität und operative Effizienz.

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