Strong profits don't always mean strong financial health, study finds.
The Income Statement shows how well a company is doing financially, focusing on its performance rather than its overall financial position. A company can have a strong balance sheet but weak profit performance, which can eventually affect its financial position. On the other hand, a company can have high profits and sales growth but still be in a weak financial condition. It's important to look at both the Income Statement and the balance sheet to get a full picture of a company's financial health.