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margin of safety ratio — The margin of safety expressed as a percentage of a given level of activity. For example, if the sales level achieved is £500,000 and the sales level breakeven point is £400,000, the margin of safety is £100,000 and the margin of safety ratio… … Accounting dictionary
margin of safety — The safety factor, expressed either in a percentage or a ratio, by which the ultimate failing load of components exceeds the design limit load … Aviation dictionary
Safety-First Rule — Within the context of post modern and modern portfolio theory, a safety first rule involves creating a portfolio based on a minimum level of portfolio returns, which is called the minimum acceptable return. By setting up a minimum acceptable… … Investment dictionary
safety — n. (pl. ies) 1 the condition of being safe; freedom from danger or risks. 2 (attrib.) a designating any of various devices for preventing injury from machinery (safety bar; safety lock). b designating items of protective clothing (safety helmet) … Useful english dictionary
safety factor — noun 1》 a margin of security against risks. 2》 the ratio of a material s strength to an expected strain … English new terms dictionary
ratio of safety — A margin, to be observed by a trustee in investing trust funds, between the value of the security and the amount of the trust investment. 54 Am J1st Trusts § 426 … Ballentine's law dictionary
Factor of safety — See also: safety factor (plasma physics) Factor of safety (FoS), also known as safety factor (SF), is a term describing the structural capacity of a system beyond the expected loads or actual loads. Essentially, how much stronger the system is… … Wikipedia
Profit margin — Profit margin, net margin, net profit margin or net profit ratio all refer to a measure of profitability. It is calculated by finding the net profit as a percentage of the revenue.[1] Net profit Margin = (Net Income / Revenue) x100 The profit… … Wikipedia
Space elevator safety — There are many safety issues associated with the construction and operation of a space elevator. A space elevator would present a considerable navigational hazard, both to aircraft and spacecraft. Aircraft could be dealt with by means of simple… … Wikipedia
Interest coverage ratio — The number of times that fixed interest charges were earned. It indicates the margin of safety of interest on fixed debt. The times interest earned ratio is calculated using net income before and after income taxes; and the credits of interest… … Energy terms
