Which financial statements are essential for evaluating a company’s performance?

[niyati]

I’m trying to understand which financial statements are the most useful when analyzing a company’s financial health. I know there’s the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement—but how do they differ in terms of what they tell us? Which one do investors focus on the most?

 

[jainnorton]

The Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement are essential. The Income Statement shows profitability, the Balance Sheet shows financial position, and the Cash Flow Statement tracks liquidity.