A financial Ratio Analysis of Commercial Bank Performance in South Africa Mabwe Kumbirai2# and Robert Webb* Abstract This paper investigates the performance of South Africa’s commercial banking sector for the period 2005- 2009. Financial ratios are employed to measure the profitability‚ liquidity and credit quality performance of five large South African based commercial banks. The study found that overall bank performance increased considerably in the first two years of the analysis. A significant
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Ratio Analysis – Unit II Problem 1 A company having the Net working capital of 2.8 Lacs as on 30.06.10 indicates the following financial ratios and performance figures Current Ratio 2.4 Liquidity ratio 1.6 Inventory Turnover 8 (on cost of sales ) Gross Profit on Sales 20% Credit Allowed (months ) 1.5 The company s fixed Assets is equivalent to 90% of its net worth ( Share capital plus reserves ) while reserves amounted
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Samsung and LG: Financial Analysis \ SAMSUNG AND LG: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Samsun and LG’s are among the leading companies in South Korea. Samsung is a multinational corporation with several subsidiaries and associated business‚ mainly under the brand name Samsung. LG is also an international electronics organization that operates through its four divisions: Home Appliances‚ Mobile Communications‚ Air Conditioning and Energy Solutions‚ and Home Entertainment
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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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organization’s balance sheet and income statement to calculate the following: Liquidity ratios Current ratio Acid-test‚ or quick‚ ratio Receivables turnover Inventory turnover Profitability ratios Asset turnover Profit margin Return on assets Return on common stockholders’ equity Solvency ratios Debt to total assets Times interest earned Show your calculations for each ratio. Create a horizontal and vertical analysis for the balance sheet and the income statement. Write a 350- to 700-word
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will replace existing bicycle pedals with an easy-release stirrup to help smaller children hold their feet on the pedals. The Pedal Pusher will also glow in the dark and will provide a musical sound as the bicycle is pedaled. Phil is seeking some financial help in developing working prototypes. Early-stage venture / Development Stage / Seed Financing B. Petal Providers is a firm that is trying to model the U.S. floral industry after its European counterparts. European flower
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Catawba Industrial Company currently manufactures only standard compressors. Marge McPhee‚ general manager of the compressor-manufacturing department is considering implementing a new production run‚ which includes lightweight compressors. Our analysis was based on the following assumptions: • Depreciation (prior and future capital investment) is considered sunk cost • Price for standard compressor is $10‚000 for irrespective of (Q) • Price for lightweight compressor is discreet in $500 increments
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to investor is not a bad thing. However‚ too much debt may cause serious financial problem. Dell’s ROE exceeds ROA by almost 50 %( average) from 2005 to 2008. In 2007‚ Dell’s ROE exceed ROA by 60%‚ which means the high returns to investor are based on use of leverage. In contrast‚ Dell’s debt to equity ratio is much higher than HP’s debt to equity ratio. This means HP’s returns to investor are more solid than Dell. P/E ratio (weakness) The stock market is pessimistic about Dell’s future earning
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Equity: 2 2-Return on Assets: 3 3-Equity Multiplier: 4 4-Asset Utilization Ratio: 5 5-Tax Ratio: 6 6-Efficiency Ratio: 6 7-Expense Ratio: 7 8-Spread: 8 9-Burden: 9 1-Return on Equity: ROE = Net Income/Average Total Equity YEAR | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | Net Income | 12700315 | 10084037 | 15614020 | Average Total Equity | 38949430.5 | 50120394.5 | 63172013.5 | | 0.032 | 0.020 | 0.024 | Analysis: This trend of return of asset is similar to return on equity. Its basic reason
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“Performance Evaluation of Financial Statements by the Use of Ratio” ACC-1221/09 In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of BBA (ACCOUNTING) During the period 2008-2011 Chapter one Introduction 1. Background Financial statements are formal records of the financial activities of a business‚ person and other entities .Financial statements are all relevant financial information that are presented in a structured manner and in a form easy to understand to be used by parties
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