Opportunity Cost Is the Expected Value of the Alternative Not

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Opportunity cost is the expected value of the alternative not chosen.

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Definitions:

Average Inventory

An estimation of the amount of inventory a company typically holds over a specific period, calculated as the average of the beginning and ending inventory.

Net Income

The company's net income, calculated by deducting all costs, taxes, and losses from its total revenue.

Profit Margin

A financial metric showing the percentage of revenue that exceeds the costs of goods sold, indicating the profitability of a company.

Payout Ratio

The proportion of earnings paid out to shareholders as dividends, typically expressed as a percentage of the company's total earnings.