Earnings Estimates
Term
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Total
Definition
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Total represents the Company level Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, as reported by the company. It is a measure of leverage of the REIT/ Real Estate company, and is obtained using EBITDA divided by fixed charges.
Term
Float (Mil)
Definition
This is the number of freely traded shares in the hands of the public. Float is calculated as Shares Outstanding minus Shares Owned by Insiders, 5% Owners, and Rule 144 Shares.
Term
Forecast
Definition
A prediction about the future, concerning a company's earnings, revenues, stock prices, or other financial data.
Term
Foreclosed Real Estate
Definition
Foreclosed Real Estate represents an increase/decrease in cash flow due to foreclosed real estate for banks.
Term
Foreign Currency Adjustment
Definition
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment represents the adjustment required when a company has a foreign subsidiary that conducts business in its local currency, and then translates its figures into that of the currency of the parent company. It is located in the non-operating segment of a company’s income statement.
Term
Foreign Currency Gains
Definition
Foreign Currency Gains represents gains on trading foreign currencies. Foreign Currency Gains, which is treated as operating revenue for financial service companies, is differentiated from Foreign Currency (Translation) Adjustments as a part of comprehensive income.
Term
Foreign Currency Losses
Definition
Foreign Currency Losses represents losses on the trading of foreign currencies. Foreign Currency Losses, as a reduction of operating revenue for financial service companies, is differentiated from Foreign Currency (Translation) Adjustments as a part of comprehensive income.
Term
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Definition
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment represents the adjustment required when a company has a foreign subsidiary that conducts business in its local currency, and then translates its figures into that of the currency of the parent company. Foreign Currency Adjustment is defined as a part of comprehensive income by SFAS 130.
Term
Foreign Exchange Effects
Definition
Foreign Exchange Effects represents the increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents due to changes in exchange rates.
Term
Foreign Pension Plan Expense
Definition
Foreign Pension Plan Expense consists of all incomes and expenses associated with the company’s Foreign pension plan.