Target Financial Analysis
Table of contents
Introduction TARGET Corp ROIC vs. WACC Target Corp vs. Industry ROIC target Corp vs. Industry Revenue Trend Target Corp Operating Expense vs. Industry operating expense as a percent of revenue Target corp Operating Profit vs industry operating profit as a percent of revenue. target Corp Economic Moat Conclusion Works Cited
Table of figures Figure 1 Target Corp ROIC vs WACC; Source: Mergent Online; Annual Studies. Figure 2 Target Corp vs. Industry ROIC; Source: Mergent Online; Annual Studies Figure 3 Huntsman Corp. Huntsman, Eastman, Industry Revenue Trend ; Source: Mergent Online; Annual Studies Figure 4: Huntsman Corp. Operating Expense as Percent of Revenue; Source: Mergent Online; Annual Studies Figure 5 Huntsman Corp. operating profit as Percent of Revenue; Source: Mergent Online; Annual Studies.
Appendix Listing
Appendix A: 2005 Industry Financial Statement
Appendix B: 2006 Industry Financial Statement
Appendix C: 2007 Industry Financial Statement
Appendix D: 2008 Industry Financial Statement
Appendix E: 2009 Industry Financial Statement
Appendix F: Target Corp Income Statement
Appendix G: Target Corp Balance Sheet
Appendix H: Target Corp NAICS Code
Introduction
Target is a chain of over 1,700 large discount stores that trademark brands and private-brand apparel for family, home decor, food, and everyday staples. Target primarily operates in the segments of Retail and Credit Card. The objective of the following financial analysis is to perform a systematic evaluation of data, explicate the position in the industry, and to propose alternative strategies. Target ranks number three among its competitors in the retailing industry. In recent years, the retailing industry has faced turbulent issues due to the unpredictable economic challenges. However, Target continues to maintain its objectives and core strategy. In this analysis, we will discuss Target’s return on invested capital
Introduction TARGET Corp ROIC vs. WACC Target Corp vs. Industry ROIC target Corp vs. Industry Revenue Trend Target Corp Operating Expense vs. Industry operating expense as a percent of revenue Target corp Operating Profit vs industry operating profit as a percent of revenue. target Corp Economic Moat Conclusion Works Cited
Table of figures Figure 1 Target Corp ROIC vs WACC; Source: Mergent Online; Annual Studies. Figure 2 Target Corp vs. Industry ROIC; Source: Mergent Online; Annual Studies Figure 3 Huntsman Corp. Huntsman, Eastman, Industry Revenue Trend ; Source: Mergent Online; Annual Studies Figure 4: Huntsman Corp. Operating Expense as Percent of Revenue; Source: Mergent Online; Annual Studies Figure 5 Huntsman Corp. operating profit as Percent of Revenue; Source: Mergent Online; Annual Studies.
Appendix Listing
Appendix A: 2005 Industry Financial Statement
Appendix B: 2006 Industry Financial Statement
Appendix C: 2007 Industry Financial Statement
Appendix D: 2008 Industry Financial Statement
Appendix E: 2009 Industry Financial Statement
Appendix F: Target Corp Income Statement
Appendix G: Target Corp Balance Sheet
Appendix H: Target Corp NAICS Code
Introduction
Target is a chain of over 1,700 large discount stores that trademark brands and private-brand apparel for family, home decor, food, and everyday staples. Target primarily operates in the segments of Retail and Credit Card. The objective of the following financial analysis is to perform a systematic evaluation of data, explicate the position in the industry, and to propose alternative strategies. Target ranks number three among its competitors in the retailing industry. In recent years, the retailing industry has faced turbulent issues due to the unpredictable economic challenges. However, Target continues to maintain its objectives and core strategy. In this analysis, we will discuss Target’s return on invested capital
Cited: Industry: Variety stores (SIC 5331) Industry: All Other General Merchandise Stores (NAICS 452990) Number of Employees: 351,000 (Approximate Full-Time as of 01/30/2010) Number of Shareholders: 17,562 (as of 03/10/2010)