COST OF GOODS SOLD Definition

COST OF GOODS SOLD (COGS) is a figure representing the cost of buying raw material and producing finished goods. Included are precise factors, i.e. material and factory labor; as well as others that are variable, such as factory overhead.

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HIDDEN ASSET is any valued asset that is not included in the book value of a company. Companies have hidden assets such as intellectual property, or customer lists which are of great value, but not reflected in the book value.

TAXABLE EQUIVALENT YIELD is the yield that must be received on a taxable security to provide the holder with the same after-tax return as that earned on a tax-exempt bond or preferred stock.

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