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Annual sales divided by the number of shares outstanding.

The difference between a bond’s face value and its current market price. 

A stockbroker charging lower commissions than full-service brokers. Discount brokers do not give investment advice.

Sales at retail stores or restaurants open at least one year. A chain’s same store sales growth excludes gains due to increases in the number of stores. Same store sales growth in the 5 percent to 10 percent range is considered good.

The portion of the issuer’s equity paid directly to shareholders. It is generally paid on common or preferred shares. The issuer or its representative provides the amount, frequency (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually), payable date, and record date. The exchange that the issue is listed on sets the ex-dividend/distribution (ex-d) date for entitlement. An issuer is under no legal obligation to pay either preferred or common dividends.

Searching the entire universe of mutual funds or stocks meeting user-specified criteria.

Total of 12-month’s dividends paid (historical or forecast) divided by the latest share price. 

Stock trading price reports that have not been artificially delayed.

Total long term debt divided by total shareholder equity.

Total (short and long term) debt divided by total shareholder equity.