Free cash flow measures operating cash flow exceeding working capital needs and capital expenditures. It indicates company's financial flexibility and is important for creditors and investors. Calculated by subtracting taxes, changes in working capital, and capital expenditures from earnings
Network latency is the delay in data transfer across a network. Businesses prefer low latency for increased productivity. High latency can degrade application performance and cause failures
Measures income available to pay debt before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Banks and credit rating agencies use it to assess company's debt repayment ability. Ratio shows actual cash flow available to cover debt and liabilities
Operating cash flow represents cash generated from normal business operations. First section of cash flow statement showing cash from investing and financing. Helps assess company's ability to maintain operations without external financing
EBITDA measures core corporate profitability excluding interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Calculated by adding back interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization to net income. Can be calculated using either net income or operating income formula
Ratio analysis evaluates company financial health through various financial metrics. It compares line-item data from balance sheet and income statement. Used by investors and companies to assess performance and growth potential