Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Efficiency and operating ratios measure overheads as a percentage of operating revenues or fee income; in effect, they measure how efficiently a company is being operated. They are generally favored ...

Steven Nickolas is a writer and has 10+ years of experience working as a consultant to retail and institutional investors. Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed realtor and ...

As an individual investor, you’re constantly seeking insights into a company’s financial health and operational prowess. While revenue growth and net profit capture headlines, true strength often lies ...

A company's efficiency ratio is supposed to measure how well a bank is managed. But some experts consider the ratio less relevant as banks earn so much more from fee-based businesses. Bankers are ...

This easy-to-calculate metric lies at the heart of successful bank stock investing. I've come to the opinion over the years that the efficiency ratio is the single most important metric for individual ...

My thoughts on your Aug. 15 article "Just How Useful Is The Efficiency Ratio?" Market forces and regulatory change have broadened the product line, indeed the definition, of banks. As each institution ...