Investors should not rely solely on a single metric, as suggested by social media trends, but rather consider multiple metrics to gauge business performance. It is essential to understand that metrics can be calculated in various ways, influenced by how a business operates and their reporting practices, which may involve multiple adjustments. A critical evaluation of numbers is necessary; not all reported figures can be trusted at face value. Additionally, sector variability means that expectations for metrics such as the return on invested capital must align with industry norms, recognizing that performance benchmarks differ across sectors.

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