Analysis of LaSalle Hotel Properties
Introduction: Importance of ratio analysis Financial ratios are important in analysing the financial performance of an organization. The financial performance is a key factor in the management of the organization. Financial ratios simplify the financial statements such as the income statement hence managers can easily determine whether the organization is profitable or not. For instance, profitability ratios such as the net profit margin indicate whether the organization is profitable or not. Managers can then identify areas of weaknesses and take corrective actions to improve the profitability of the organization. They are also used to assess the liquidity of an ...
