3 Financial Metrics That Can Help You Better Understand Software Businesses

GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) numbers tend to capture quarterly earnings reports headlines, and for good reason. However, basic financials don't always tell the whole story, especially for software companies. In this video segment from Motley Fool Live's  "The 5" recorded Sept. 30, Fool contributors Brian Withers, Toby Bordelon, and Nicholas Rossolillo discuss three non-GAAP financial metrics that can aid in understanding a software business.

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