Operational performance ratios measure how different aspects of a company's finances are performing. The fixed-asset turnover ratio, operating cycle ratio and revenue per employee ratio each provide a ...

Accounting is very important for running any kind of business, especially a small business. Accurately keeping track of expenses and profits can result in a small business earning a lot of money or ...

For 25 years or longer, operating ratio (the ratio of operating expenses to operating revenue) has been a common measure of profitability and efficiency in the truckload transportation industry.

It is no secret that the transportation sector had a very tough time last year, thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak. Railroads, being one of the most important corners of this widely-diversified sector, ...

The soft freight scenario in the United States is a major headwind to railroad operators as a bulk of its revenues is derived from freight. The dismal scenario with respect to rail freight traffic in ...

Most owner-operators know how to figure out what it costs to run their truck — that’s your breakeven point. But there’s another number that rarely gets enough attention in this industry. It’s the one ...

CSX Corporation reported its fourth quarter and full year 2014 results on January 13 after market close. The railroad's fourth quarter revenue grew 5% driven by broad-based volume growth but unaided ...

If you are managing a portfolio of mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), or even rental property, you are constantly seeking ways to maximize returns. But have you spent enough time examining ...