LIMITATIONS OF RATIO ANALYSIS The debt-equity ratio gives an indication of an enterprise’s ability to sustain losses without jeopardizing the interests of creditors. This ratio is based only on information provided in the balance sheet. Although stockholders’ equity serves as a buffer to protect the creditors’ interests‚ it should be kept in mind that the earning prospects of the enterprise are also relevant in judging a firm’s ability to survive the long run. Although the use of ratios can prove helpful
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QUESTION P3-22: Cross–sectional ratio analysis :- Use the Financial Statement below and on page 106 for Fox Manufacturing Company for the year ended December 31‚ 2012‚ along with the Industry average ratio below‚ to: a) Prepare and interpret a complete ratio analysis of the firm’s 2012 operations b) Summarize your findings and make recommendations. Based on the overall performance of Fox Manufacturing Company‚ it shows that the company should improve it debt financing
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next few years. The report entails a financial analysis and summaries‚ which will give the executive board an understanding of how well the current managing director is performing‚ and whether his contract should be renewed. Figures were obtained from comparative balance sheets and profit and loss statements from the relevant years as well as additional information that was forwarded by the board. This information enabled the development of percentage and ratio analysis (see appendices)‚ which was
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The major profitability ratios are: 1.1.1.1 RETURN ON CAPITAL: Describes the earning capacity of the enterprise and it is measured by the following ratio: Profit before interest and taxation Average operating Assets The Return On Capital ratio measures how well the average operating assets (assets such as debtors‚ cash‚ fixed assets‚ stock) are generating the company s income‚ and is indicative of the management techniques applied by the company to utilise its assets
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The P/E ratio (price-to-earnings ratio) of a stock is a measure of the price paid for a share relative to the annual net income or profit earned by the firm per share. It is a financial ratio used for valuation. P/E ratio shows current investor demand for a company share. P/E ratio has units of years. P/E is the most popular metric of stock analysis. The reciprocal of the PE ratio is known as the earnings yield. There are various P/E ratios‚ all defined as: P/E ratio = PRICE
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TEST 4 CONCLUSIONS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND ANSWERS TO RATIO ANALYSIS 1) Financial ratios of ABC plc from 2009 to 2011 : 2009 2010 2011 Gross margin - % 59.0 54.5 53.6 Net margin - % 21.0 18.5 14.6 ROCE - % 68 45.8 29.9 Return on Shareholder’s Funds - % 84 49.8 28.8 Earnings per share - £ 10.5 10.2 6.83 Dividends per share - £ 3 2.2 1 Current ratio 1.89 2.15 2.32 Quick ratio ( Acid test) 0.84 0.95 1.18 Stock turnover time - days 178 167.9 175.5 Debtor payment time - days 36.5 36.5 45.6
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12. Ratios Inputs RATIOS Items July 1‚ 2005 July 1‚ 2006 June 30‚ 2007 June 30‚ 2008 June 30‚ 2009 June 30‚ 2010 19.1% 3.2% 20.3% 2.6% 17.4% 20.3% 2.9% 18.7% 20.1% 2.9% 19.4% 20.1% 2.9% 18.6% 20.1% 2.8% 16.9% 9.9% 2.2% 8.5% 25.1% 48.5% 10.8% 3.3% 12.3% 36.0% 66.0% 11.3% 3.2% 12.1% 35.4% 62.1% 10.4% 3.7% 13.3% 39.3% 71.5% 9.4% 4.0% 13.4% 38.4% 79.4% 3.78 7.34 13.79 1.23 16.92 13.69 14.11 22.37 3.79
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Lowe’s Ratio Analysis In the period from 1997-2001 Lowe’s showed a steady increase in working capital. It went from being $2110 million in 1997 to $4920 million in 2001. This shows the company had good amount of liquid assets to conduct and build its business. Lowe’s fixed assets went from $3005 million in 1997 to $8653 million in 2001. Total capital is found by taking working capital and adding it to fixed assets. Lowe’s total capital increased from $5219 million in 1997 to $13736 million in 2001
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Receivables Turnover Ratio interpretation Receivables Turnover Ratio is one of the efficiency ratios and measures the number of times receivables are collected‚ on average‚ during the fiscal year. Receivables Turnover Ratio formula is: Receivables Turnover Ratio formula Receivables turnover ratio measures company’s efficiency in collecting its sales on credit and collection policies. This ratio takes in consideration ONLY the credit sales. If the cash sales are included‚ the ratio will be affected
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Ratio Analysis Return on capital employed Basically‚ it measures business performance. This ratio is used to calculate the return versus the money that is invested. Gross profit margin This ratio uses for measuring of profitability in selling‚ buying or producing goods before any other expenses are put into account. Therefore‚ any change in this figure can have an important result on the net profit margin of the year. Harrods’ gross profit margin can be divided into 2 parts which is
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