Learn how to analyze a company's balance sheet, including assets, liabilities, and equity, for smarter investment decisions.

Balance sheets consist of assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity, revealing financial health. Shareholders' equity equals assets minus liabilities and reflects theoretical investor value if a ...

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