Q. How can I find financial ratios for a company?

Mergent Online is an excellent source.

• Search by company name or ticker symbol.
• Click the "Company Financials" tab, then "Ratios."

You can also use Standard and Poor's NetAdvantage, which allows you to download the data in Excel format.

• Search by company name or ticker symbol.
• Look for "Compustat Excel Analytics" in the left-hand menu bar.
• Choose "Quarterly Ratio Report" or "Annual Ratio Report" as the Report type to download an Excel file.