Underlying

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1.

A measure which is comparable between different periods or organisations, after removing distorting effects from one-off items, or other distorting items such as exchange rate changes.

Underlying revenue and profitability are common examples.

Underlying measures should however be treated with caution, as management may - consciously or unconsciously - be influenced to present figures in a way that reflect well on its own performance.

Inflation is sometimes quoted on an 'underlying' or 'core' basis - excluding certain items considered non-typical - as well as the on the usual 'headline' basis.


2.

Underlying asset.


3.

Underlying price.


4.

A risk exposure being hedged, often by the use of a derivative instrument.


See also