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What is the best things you depended on it when you want to invest in any company or buy it

Cash flow Or income statement Or ,

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Question added by Saad fajene , financial project manager , Mercedes Benz Bank
Date Posted: 2014/03/21
Rehan Qureshi
by Rehan Qureshi , Financial Consultant , Self Employeed

you need to go through the previous financials and their movements. A through financial analysis are a must before talking any decision. other than financial analysis brand name is also important as it shows the goodwill of the company and can give you a better understanding.  

Hussain Almeer
by Hussain Almeer , Credit Analyst / Assistant Relationship Manager - Corporate Banking Group (CBG) , Arab National Bank

Financial statements as a whole will provide the maximum benefit in the company's evaluation process. I believe value investing is the most proven method for the long term. Also, breaking down DuPont equation and assessing each profit margin, asset turnover, and debt ratios is crucial in being a successful investor. 

Fuzail Zubaid Ahmad MBA CPA CMA
by Fuzail Zubaid Ahmad MBA CPA CMA , Vice President Finance , Nesaj Real Estate Development Company

I would say that cash flows analysis provides greater insights on company's performance, going forward.  However, income statement and balance sheet analysis also supplement the arriving at the right conclusion.  A healthy company has a consistently strong operating cash flows that are used to derive profitable growth and pay dividends.  

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