Article Series
Decoding Financials: The Global Matrix Guide to Analyzing Companies
This series is a comprehensive, step-by-step roadmap designed to transform financial novices into confident market analysts. We strip away the intimidating jargon and complex mathematics, focusing instead on the logic behind the numbers. Over the course of these articles, readers will learn how to read annual reports, interpret the "Big Three" financial statements, spot red flags that CEOs try to hide, and ultimately answer the most important question in business: "Is this company actually healthy?
Episode 1
The Art of the Financial Detective – Why You Must Analyze Company Data
Uncover the true value of stocks with Part 1 of our Decoding Financials series. Learn the art of the financial detective and why analyzing company data is the key to smart investing on Global Matrix Insights.
Jan 29, 2026
Episode 2
The Treasure Map – Where to Find Company Reports (10-K & 10-Q)
Learn where to find the most important financial documents for free. Part 2 of Decoding Financials explains what 10-K and 10-Q reports are and how to access them via Investor Relations and the SEC.
Jan 29, 2026
Episode 3
Understanding the Three Main Financial Statements Explained Simply
Confused by financial reports? We explain the three main financial statements Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. Learn what they are and why they matter for investors.
Jan 29, 2026
Episode 4
Analyzing Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, and Gross Margin Explained
Learn the difference between Top Line and Bottom Line. We explain Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and Gross Margin to help you understand a company's basic profitability.
Jan 29, 2026
Episode 5
Analyzing Operating Expenses: SG&A, R&D, and Depreciation
Understand the middle of the Income Statement. We explain Operating Expenses, including SG&A, R&D, and Depreciation, and how they determine a company's Operating Income.
Jan 29, 2026
Episode 6
Understanding Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic vs. Diluted Explained
What is Earnings Per Share? We explain the difference between Basic and Diluted EPS, how it is calculated, and why share buybacks can artificially inflate this critical number.
Jan 29, 2026
Episode 7
What is EBITDA, EBIT and PAT in Finance?
Confused by financial acronyms? We explain what EBITDA, EBIT, and PAT mean, how to calculate them from the Income Statement, and why investors use them to analyze company performance.
Jan 29, 2026
Episode 8
What are Assets in Accounting? Current vs Non-Current Explained
What is an Asset? We explain the difference between Current Assets (Cash, Inventory) and Non-Current Assets (PP&E, Intangibles) with a simple calculation example to help you read a Balance Sheet.
Jan 30, 2026
Episode 9
What are Liabilities in Accounting? Current vs Long-Term Debt Explained
Understand the liabilities section of the Balance Sheet. We explain Current Liabilities (Accounts Payable) vs. Long-Term Debt with a simple calculation example to help you spot financial risks.
Jan 30, 2026
Episode 10
What is Shareholders' Equity? Book Value and Retained Earnings Explained
Learn how to calculate Shareholders' Equity and Book Value. We explain the accounting equation (Assets - Liabilities) and the difference between Common Stock and Retained Earnings.
Jan 30, 2026
Episode 11
Profit vs Cash Flow Explained: Why Profitable Companies Go Bankrupt
Can a profitable business go broke? Yes. We explain the critical difference between Profit (Net Income) and Cash Flow, and how Accrual Accounting can hide liquidity crises.
Jan 31, 2026
Episode 12
Understanding Operating, Investing, and Financing Cash Flows
Learn the three pillars of the Cash Flow Statement: Operating (CFO), Investing (CFI), and Financing (CFF). We explain how to track where a company's money comes from using a simple example.
Jan 31, 2026
Episode 13
What is Capital Expenditure (Capex) and Free Cash Flow (FCF)?
Discover the most important metric for valuation. We explain Capital Expenditure (Capex) and how to calculate Free Cash Flow (FCF) using the Cash Flow Statement to find a company's true earnings.
Jan 31, 2026
Episode 14
Valuation Ratios Explained: P/E Ratio, P/S Ratio, and EV/EBITDA
Is a stock cheap or expensive? We explain how to use key valuation ratios like P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA to compare companies and find the best value for your investment.
Jan 31, 2026
Episode 15
Efficiency Ratios Explained: ROE vs ROIC and How to Calculate Them
Is management using your money wisely? We explain the difference between Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and how debt can artificially inflate these numbers.
Jan 31, 2026
Episode 16
Analyzing Debt Health: Debt-to-Equity and Interest Coverage Ratio
Is the company safe from bankruptcy? We explain how to calculate the Debt-to-Equity Ratio and Interest Coverage Ratio to determine if a business can handle its debt load.
Jan 31, 2026
Episode 17
Financial Red Flags: 5 Signs of Creative Accounting
Is the company cooking the books? We reveal 5 common red flags of creative accounting, including inventory buildups and cash flow divergence, that every investor must watch for.
Feb 1, 2026
Episode 18
Calculating Growth: YoY, QoQ, and CAGR Explained
How fast is the company growing? We explain the difference between Year-over-Year (YoY), Quarter-over-Quarter (QoQ), and CAGR, and why context is critical for measuring success.
Feb 1, 2026
Episode 19
The Ultimate Stock Analysis Checklist: How to Analyze a Company in 30 Minutes
The complete guide to stock analysis. We provide a 5-step checklist to analyze any company in 30 minutes, covering Valuation, Debt, Profitability, Cash Flow, and Efficiency.
Feb 1, 2026