A common-size financial statement allows people to compare different companies or industries with one another by emphasizing things like sales, costs, and margins. common-size financial statements are often used by analysts to see the performance of an investment over time. They are also popularly used by credit rating agencies to help them make decisions about how risky an investment is. A common size statement is produced by dividing each figure on a company's balance sheet or income statement by its own dollar amount. Common-size financial statements are most common in larger public companies. They have to have enough history for comparisons, but they need to be large enough that the data points are meaningful. Create a standard financial statement using Venngage's financial statement template. To change this financial statement template, you don't need to be a designer, have design experience, or use any design tools. Click create to get started with this financial statement template. In the editor, you can customize everything you see, from font styles, icon styles, color palette, and the content itself. Add your content first. You