Tracking the right KPIs helps businesses make data-driven decisions, improve performance, and stay ahead of the competition.
Here’s a quick breakdown of some must-know KPIs Every Professional Should Know:
✅ Financial Performance KPIs
1. Return on Equity (ROE) – Measures profitability with shareholder funds
2. Debt-to-Equity Ratio – Financial leverage indicator
3. Working Capital Ratio – Ability to meet short-term obligations
4. Net Profit Margin – % of revenue remaining as profit
5. Gross Profit Margin – Revenue left after deducting cost of goods sold (COGS)
✅ Operational Efficiency KPIs
6. Accounts Receivable Turnover – How efficiently a company collects payments
7. Accounts Payable Turnover – How quickly suppliers are paid
8. Invoice Processing Time – Time taken to process invoices
9. Fixed Asset Turnover – Efficiency in using assets to generate revenue
10. Inventory Turnover – How fast inventory is sold and replaced
✅ Growth & Market Position KPIs
11. Revenue Growth – Increase in revenue over a period
12. Market Share – Company’s portion of total market sales
13. Employee Productivity – Measures workforce efficiency
14. Innovation Index – Revenue from new product development
15. Brand Equity – Perceived value & strength of a brand
✅ Sustainability & HR Metrics
16. Market Expansion – Success in entering new markets
17. Sustainability Metrics – Progress toward sustainability goals
18. Employee Engagement – Satisfaction & commitment levels of employees
19. Employee Turnover – % of employees leaving within a period
20. Cash Flow – The net movement of money in a business