... Thus, funds are most frequently invested in the following areas and projects: acquisition of land or real estate; company's fixed assets; construction; equipment; repairs. Investments are also made in research, innovative developments, licenses and patents, employee training, etc. Such investments typically yield a return only after several years and require substantial amounts of capital. Financial investments generally have a shorter payback period, rarely exceeding 12 months. This particularly ...

... the forecasted profits considering its costs and what the monetization strategy is. Market position and competitive advantages. Examine the industry and the company's market share within it. Leadership or niche advantages (e.g., unique technology or patents) enhance chances for success. Evaluate barriers to entry for competitors and how well the product fits the market and demand. A strong team with industry experience is also a positive factor. Company valuation. Compare the proposed valuation with ...

... To achieve this, business and the state must increase total expenditures on research and development (R&D) to at least 2% of GDP by 2030. Investments in technology are already yielding results: over the past two years, the number of applications for patent registrations has increased by 13%, indicating a growth in innovative activity. The president noted the success of Russian companies in creating new brands and products. Just last year, entrepreneurs registered 77,000 new trademarks—a 12% increase ...

... generics. Investors will pay close attention to sales of the flagship immunotherapy, Keytruda, and the Gardasil vaccine. Also of focus will be comments about progress in new drug development (pipeline) that could help in future replenishments for expiring patent drugs. If financial results exceed forecasts (e.g., due to unexpectedly high vaccine or new drug sales) or the company raises its annual guidance, MRK shares may receive support. Conversely, stagnating revenue and cautious outlook may induce a ...

... year, operating and net profit, earnings per share, the amount of dividends the company pays to shareholders, the capital structure (equity to debt ratio). The company's assets are important - what it has on its balance sheet (real estate, equipment, patents, cash, etc.), as well as liabilities - how much debt and other liabilities it bears. Key financial ratios are calculated: profit margin, return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), current liquidity ratio, debt burden (debt to EBITDA or to ...