InvestingPro's Key Statistics Feature: A Simple Guide

The Key Statistics feature on Investing.com is an incredibly useful tool for anyone interested in understanding the financial health of a company. This easy-to-follow guide will help you learn how to use the feature and make informed decisions. 

Accessing the Key Statistics Feature

1. Go to the Investing.com app.
2. Search for the company you're interested in by typing its name or ticker symbol in the search bar
3. Click on the company's name from the search results
4. Look for the "Key Statistics" under the overview chart.

Understanding the Key Statistics

The Key Statistics provide important financial data about the company, organized into various categories. Here are the main categories and examples of data points within each:

1. Dividends
   • Dividend Yield
   • Annual Dividend per Share
2. Ratios
   • Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
   • Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
3. Financials
   • Revenue
   • Net Income
4. Growth
   • Revenue Growth (YoY)
   • Earnings Per Share (EPS) Growth (YoY)
5. Risk
   • Beta
   • Standard Deviation (1-Year)
6. Returns
   • Return on Equity (ROE)
   • Return on Assets (ROA)
7. Valuation
   • Market Capitalization
   • Enterprise Value
8. Analysis
   • Analyst Recommendations
   • Analyst Price Targets
9. ETF
   • Top ETF Holdings
   • ETF Sector Weightings
     
     

These categories and data points help you assess various aspects of a company's financial health, growth potential, and investment risks and opportunities. Some metrics are available only for InvestingPro subscribers. Below we gathered a few example for the different types of views you can create:

Dividend - Altiria (MO)

• Dividend Payout Ratio
• Dividend Coverage Ratio
• Free Cash Flow to Equity
• Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio
• Health Score (Premium) 

Growth - Tesla

• Revenue growth
• Long Term Earnings Growth Rate
• P/E Ratio
• Price / LTM Sales
• Return on Equity
• Debt / Equity

Value  - Apple

• P/E Ratio
• Price / Book
• Return on Equity
• Debt / Equity
• Free Cash Flow Yield

Index investor - SPY (for the S&P 500 index)

• Asset Focus
• Fund Benchmark Index
• Fund Brand
• Fund Expense Ratio
• Fund Is Actively Managed

How to Use Key Statistics for Decision-Making

Now that you understand the different components of the Key Statistics feature, here are some tips on how to use this information to make informed decisions:

• Compare the company's P/E ratio to its industry average to determine if the stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued.
• Look at the company's revenue and net income to assess its financial health and growth potential.
• Check the dividend yield to determine if the stock provides a steady income stream.
• Review the 52-week range to understand the stock's historical price volatility and identify potential entry or exit points.

By familiarizing yourself with these key statistics, you'll be better equipped to make smarter investment decisions. Remember, it's always important to do your research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Customizing the Key Statistics

The Key Statistics feature on Investing.com allows you to customize the data displayed to better suit your needs and preferences. Follow these steps to personalize your view:

1. Locate the “Edit” next to the "Key Statistics" section under the overview chart and tap on it to open the Customize Key Statistics window.
2. In this window, you'll see a list of available data points. Check or uncheck the boxes next to each data point to add or remove it from your Key Statistics view.
3. You can also use the search bar within the window to find specific data points more easily.
4. Once you have made your desired changes, click the Save button to apply the customizations.

By customizing the Key Statistics, you can focus on the data that is most relevant to your investment strategy and goals, making it easier for you to analyze and compare companies.