Using Earnings Quality components

Dear Sir / Madam :-

I hope that this finds you well


My name is Shuja'a Hiasat , I'm Currently using Eikon Program to collect data for my master thesis

I would like to ask how Can I get information from the period (2009_2018) on a quarterly basis about the Earnings Quality components of a company (Accruals , Cash flow , operating Efficency ) ?

And How they are calculated and what does each item mean:-

1- Earnings Quality

2- Accruals

3- Cash flow

4- Operating efficiency


Thank you so much in advance

best regards

Best Answer

  • chavalit-jintamalit
    Answer ✓

    Hello @sh.hiasat

    Please note that this is a technical forum for asking questions related to software development using Refinitiv APIs or sample code.

    Data questions are best directed at the Refinitiv Helpdesk as they have data specialists who can provide the proper answers.

    You can contact the Helpdesk by opening a content-related query via Get Product Support in MyRefinitiv

    The helpdesk will be able to identify what fields you are looking for.

    Once you have the fields and identifiers, you can check its parameter using Data Item Browser as explained in my answer and adjust the period according to your needs.

Answers

  • Hi @sh.hiasat

    Please review the tutorial on how to use Data Item Browser from this URL.

    For example, using Data Item Browser to search for cash flow and set properties to quarterly.

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    So here is the sample code:

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    Regarding how the fields are calculated or if you cannot find the fields you are looking for, you can contact Refinitiv Content Helpdesk by opening a ticket at https://my.refinitiv.com/

  • sh.hiasat
    sh.hiasat Newcomer

    I'm trying to find an information about Earnings Quality components (Accruals, Cash flow , and Operating Efficiency )from the period 2009_2018 on a quarterly basis, but I didn't find anything , I've just found the table of eight columns when I enter through the overview of the company ,Returns fundementals , and then Earnings Quality, however I couldn't extend the quarterly period of the photo below to get more data about Earnings Quality components


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    Can you help me how can I find the information on a Quarterly basis(2009_2018) ?


    Thank you so much in advance

    Best regards