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Revenue
What revenue means and why growth alone does not settle the investment case.
Plain-English definition
Revenue is the money a company earns from its business activity before most expenses are deducted.
Why it matters
Revenue growth can signal demand and scale, but it needs margin and cash-flow context.
Beginner example
A company can show fast revenue growth while still struggling to produce durable profits.
Common misunderstanding
More revenue does not automatically mean a better business.
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