The lophophore /ËlÉfÉfÉÉr/ is a characteristic feeding organ possessed by four major groups of animals: the Brachiopoda, Bryozoa, Hyolitha, and Phoronida, which collectively constitute the protostome group Lophophorata. All lophophores are found in aquatic organisms.
market metrics. Definition. Quantitative measurements of a specific securities market. Typically used by analysts to track a company's performance. For example, pre-tax earnings is a metric used to determine how efficiently a company earns revenue prior to paying corporate taxes.
Calculating the Market Value of a Company. 1. Calculate the company's market capitalization to estimate its value. The most reliable and straightforward way to determine a company's market value is to calculate what is called its market capitalization-the total value of all shares outstanding. Note that this method only works for publicly traded companies, where share values can be easily determined.