Financial terms you must check before buying a stock:

1. P/E Ratio: Is the stock cheap or expensive? 2. P/B Ratio: Great for banking & financial stocks 3. Debt-to-Equity: Avoid companies trapped in heavy debt 4. Pledged Shares: High promoter pledge is a massive red flag 5. Free Cash Flow: Real cash left to grow the business Do your homework before putting your hard-earned money.