accounting ratio accounting ratio /əˈkaʊntɪŋ ˈreɪʃioʊ/

noun

1. A relative magnitude of two selected numerical values taken from an enterprise's financial statements.  ( accounting ratio , financial ratio )
   a relative magnitude of two selected numerical values taken from an enterprise's financial statements.
    Financial ratios can be expressed as a decimal value, such as 0.10, or given as an equivalent percent value, such as 10%.
   Financial ratios can be expressed as a decimal value, such as 0.10, or given as an equivalent percent value, such as 10%.