Financial Ratio Analysis: Assess Company Performance & Risk

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. Understand how to evaluate a company’s financial health using ratio analysis and make decisions like a financial analyst. If you’ve ever looked at financial statements and wondered what the numbers actually mean, this course will help you go beyond the basics and start interpreting financial performance with clarity.

Ratio analysis is not just about calculating numbers. It’s about understanding what those numbers reveal about a company’s liquidity, profitability, efficiency, and risk, and how to use that insight to make informed decisions. In this course, you’ll build a strong foundation in ratio analysis by learning how different financial ratios are calculated, interpreted, and applied in real scenarios.

You’ll begin with the fundamentals of ratio analysis and understand how it helps compare performance across time and between companies. From there, the course covers key categories of ratios step by step:Liquidity ratios to assess short-term financial stabilityEfficiency ratios to evaluate how effectively a company uses its resourcesProfitability ratios to understand how well a company generates earningsLeverage ratios to measure financial risk and capital structureCoverage ratios to analyze the ability to meet financial obligationsGrowth metrics to estimate sustainable expansionEach ratio is explained with a focus on interpretation, so you understand what the numbers actually mean, not just how to calculate them. By the end of this course, you will be able to evaluate a company’s financial position, identify strengths and weaknesses, and connect different ratios into one complete picture of business performance.

How This Course Helps YouBuild skills used by financial analysts and investorsAnalyze company performance with confidencePrepare for finance roles and interviewsStrengthen your understanding of business performanceWhat Makes This Course DifferentFocus on interpretation, not just calculationClear and structured learning approachCovers all major ratio categories in one placeDesigned to build financial analysis thinkingStep-by-step explanations to avoid confusionBy the End of This Course, You Will Be Able ToEvaluate a company’s financial health using key ratiosIdentify strengths and weaknesses in financial performanceCompare companies using structured analysisUnderstand how different ratios connect to each otherApply ratio analysis in real-world scenariosAbout the InstructorThis course is taught by Dheeraj Vaidya, Co-Founder of WallStreetMojo and ExcelMojo, with extensive experience in finance training and education. He holds qualifications including IIT, IIM CFA FRM, and brings 20+ years of experience in teaching finance concepts to students and professionals. Over the years, he has trained 100K+ learners across different industries, focusing on practical, real-world applications of financial analysis.

He has worked with organizations such as JPMorgan, CLSA, Bennett Coleman, and Adventity, gaining extensive exposure to the practical application of financial analysis in business environments.