Ever wondered why we refer to the 'Touch', or what a beta is? Then this article is here to help. We've explained each and every one of the terms we use in the tables that accompany tips and articles analysing company results.
A typical table in a company results analysis article looks like this:
| COMPANY NAME (TIDM) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORD PRICE: | 63p | MARKET VALUE: | £76m | |
| TOUCH: | 62-63p | 12-MONTH HIGH: | 87p | LOW: 48p |
| DIVIDEND YIELD: | 8.6% | PE RATIO: | 67 | |
| NET ASSET VALUE*: | 41p | NET DEBT: | 37% | |