Vertical Analysis Calculator
Perform vertical (common-size) analysis expressing financial statement items as percentages of a base figure.
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Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Income Statement - Vertical Analysis
| Item | Amount | % of Revenue | Visual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (Base) | $1,000,000 | 100.0% | |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $600,000 | 60.0% | |
| Gross Profit | $400,000 | 40.0% | |
| Operating Expenses | $200,000 | 20.0% | |
| Operating Income | $200,000 | 20.0% | |
| Interest Expense | $20,000 | 2.0% | |
| Tax Expense | $45,000 | 4.5% | |
| Net Income | $135,000 | 13.5% |
Balance Sheet - Vertical Analysis
| Item | Amount | % of Total Assets | Visual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets (Base) | $800,000 | 100.0% | |
| Current Assets | $300,000 | 37.5% | |
| Fixed Assets | $500,000 | 62.5% | |
| Total Liabilities | $400,000 | 50.0% | |
| Equity | $400,000 | 50.0% |
Vertical Analysis expresses each line item as a percentage of a base figure. For income statements, the base is typically revenue. For balance sheets, total assets is the base. This allows for easy comparison across companies of different sizes.
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sources
- •Reserve Bank of India (RBI) — Financial regulations, lending rates, and monetary policy guidelines. rbi.org.in
- •Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — Consumer finance guidelines, mortgage and loan disclosure standards. consumerfinance.gov
- •Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) — Investment and securities market regulations. sebi.gov.in
- •Investopedia — Financial formulas, definitions, and educational content. investopedia.com
For a complete list of all references used across the site, visit our full sources page.
Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
Formula Source: Fundamentals of Financial Management
by Brigham & Houston