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2.*COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)*: The direct costs of producing the goods or services sold by the company.
3.*Gross Profit*: Revenue minus COGS.
4.*Operating Expenses*: Costs not directly tied to production, such as:
- Sales & Marketing
- General & Administrative (G&A)
- Research & Development (R&D)
*** Why EBIT Is Important
1.*Operational Focus*: EBIT shows how efficiently a company runs its operations without considering external factors like financing (interest) or tax obligations.
2.*Comparison*: Useful for comparing companies in the same industry, as it ignores the effects of different tax rates and financing structures.
3.*Profitability Analysis*: Highlights whether the core business is profitable.
** What is YOY?
*** Definition
YOY stands for *Year-over-Year*. It is a method of comparing data from one period (usually a year) to the same period in the previous year. YOY is often used in business, finance, and economics to evaluate *growth*, *performance*, or *trends* over time.
*** Formula
\[ \text{YOY % Change} = \frac{\text{Current Year Value} - \text{Previous Year Value}}{\text{Previous Year Value}} \times 100 \]
*** Why YOY Is Important
1.*Growth Analysis*: YOY highlights whether a metric (like revenue, profit, or expenses) is increasing or decreasing compared to the previous year.
2.*Seasonal Neutrality*: YOY comparisons help account for seasonality, as the same time periods are compared.
3.*Trend Insights*: Helps identify long-term trends and patterns by consistently comparing yearly changes.