Next Plc
Contents: Page:
Executive Summary.................................................................................. 3
Introduction to the Company .................................................................. 4
Financial Performance ............................................................................ 5-10
• Historic
• Peer
• Summary
Share Price Movement ........................................................................... 11-12
• Over Time
• Against Competition
• Against Industry Sector
• Against Market Indices
• Summary
Corporate Strategy ................................................................................. 13-15
- Swot Analysis
- Summary
Mission Statement .................................................................................... 16
- Aim
- Strategy
- Objectives
Investment Recommendation .................................................................. 16
References ................................................................................................ 17
Appendix
Word Count: 3.631 words
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides an analysis and evaluation of the past and current profitability, liquidity and financial stability of NEXT plc. Methods of analysis used to include ratios such as Debt, Current and Quick ratios. Other calculations include rates of return on Shareholders Equity and Total Assets and earnings per share to name a few. All calculations related to NEXT plc can be found in the appendices. Results of data analysed show that all ratios are well over industry averages. In particular, comparative performance is of good standards in the areas of profit margins, liquidity, credit control, and inventory management.
The report finds the prospects of the company in its current position are positive. The major areas of weakness require
Executive Summary.................................................................................. 3
Introduction to the Company .................................................................. 4
Financial Performance ............................................................................ 5-10
• Historic
• Peer
• Summary
Share Price Movement ........................................................................... 11-12
• Over Time
• Against Competition
• Against Industry Sector
• Against Market Indices
• Summary
Corporate Strategy ................................................................................. 13-15
- Swot Analysis
- Summary
Mission Statement .................................................................................... 16
- Aim
- Strategy
- Objectives
Investment Recommendation .................................................................. 16
References ................................................................................................ 17
Appendix
Word Count: 3.631 words
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides an analysis and evaluation of the past and current profitability, liquidity and financial stability of NEXT plc. Methods of analysis used to include ratios such as Debt, Current and Quick ratios. Other calculations include rates of return on Shareholders Equity and Total Assets and earnings per share to name a few. All calculations related to NEXT plc can be found in the appendices. Results of data analysed show that all ratios are well over industry averages. In particular, comparative performance is of good standards in the areas of profit margins, liquidity, credit control, and inventory management.
The report finds the prospects of the company in its current position are positive. The major areas of weakness require
References: Other Activities also includes profits from its Property Management Division, and its associated companies, Choice and Cotton Traders. (Financial Times, 2010) [pic]