It is often stated that anyone with a pencil can calculate financial ratios, but it takes a brain to interpret them. What kinds of things should the analyst keep in mind when evaluating thefinancial statements of a given firm?It is often stated that anyone with a pencil can calculatefinancial ratios, but it takes a brain to interpret them. Whatkinds of things should the analyst keep in mind when evaluating thefinancial statements of a given firm?