Watching Washington, February 2019: Sizzle sells product. No wonder the sizzle of ever-lower operating ratios is leading to remarkably higher railroad share prices. But as operating ratios—operating ...

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 ...

“Cash is King” is more than just a cliché; it is a fundamental truth. A company can report billions in profit on its income statement, yet if it runs out of the actual money needed to pay its short ...

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, ...

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 ...

Liquidity ratios assess if a company can cover short-term debts with available assets. Key ratios include cash, quick, current, and operating cash flow ratios. A liquidity ratio over 1 suggests a ...

The debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) measures the cash flow available to pay current debt obligations. Many lenders set ...

Editor’s Note: Allegations that railroads place too great an emphasis on lowering the operating ratio dominated the Surface Transportation Board’s two-day hearing April 26-27, “Urgent Issues in ...