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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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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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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Business School‚ New Delhi” CASE ANALYSIS OF “HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION” BY ATUL JAIN Dated: 11th Nov. 2009 SUBMITTED TO: Ms. Nadira Ma’am SUBMITTED BY: Atul Jain (69) Case Analysis – Hershey Food Corporation by Atul Jain [FOSTIIMA Business School] Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS S.NO. TOPICS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OBJECTIVE CHAPTER. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND 1.2 GROWTH 1.3 GROWTH GLOBALLY 7 8 9 PAGE NO. 5 6 CHAPTER. 2. CHAPTER. 3. PRODUCTS SWOT ANALYSIS 3.1 STRENGTHS 3.2 WEAKNESSES
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the failure of Hershey Foods Corporation when entering the Australian market. Our group will scrutinize the reasons of this failure and analyze the Australian market to figure out the opportunities and challenges of the new entrant into this market. Finally‚ based on the recent situation of Hershey‚ our group will propose some recommendations for Hershey to re-enter and be successful in the Australian as well as the international market. I. Background 1. Company overview Hershey‚ which is one of
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“Hershey Foods Corporation” History: Milton Hershey’s love for candy making began with a childhood apprenticeship under candy maker Joe Royer of Lancaster‚ Pennsylvania. Mr. Hershey was eager to own a candy-making business. By 1901‚ the chocolate Industry in America was growing rapidly. Hershey’s sales reached $662‚000 that year‚ creating the need for a new factory. Mr. Hershey moved his company to Derry Church‚ Pennsylvania‚ a town that was renamed Hershey in 1906. The new Hershey factory provided
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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 ability. This is due to the recession in 2008. Dell’s major business is selling computer and accessories‚ in the recession consumer tends to spend money on life essential goods such as food and gasoline. Dell’s P/E ratio is ranged from 70.7 in 1999 and gradually
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PEPSICO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANALYSISCash flow statement | | | | | | Year ended 31 december | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | | | | | | | Operating Activities | | | | | | Net Income | 6‚214 | 6‚462 | 6‚338 | 5‚979 | 5‚166 | Depreciation and amortization | 2‚689 | 2‚737 | 2‚327 | 1‚635 | 1‚543 | Stock-based compensation expenses | 278 | 326 | 299 | 227 | 238 | Restructuring and impairement charges | 16 | 383 | 0 | 36 | 543 | Cash payments for restructuring charges
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1. Introduction This report provides a financial quarterly trend analysis for Costco Wholesale Corporation‚ Inc. founded in 1983. Costco Wholesale Corporation is the seventh largest retailer company in the world. As of July 2012‚ it was the fifth largest retailer‚ and the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States ("Wikipedia‚ the free‚" 2011). Costco Wholesale Corporation’s stock is publicly traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (NASDAQ)
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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT This section of the strategic environment is a realistic analysis of Hershey’s internal resources. The following internal traits portray a resource-based view of Hershey’s core strengths: COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: The market share is increasing globally. Customer loyalty is very low. Websites are increasing in quality and ease for all users. HERSHEY’S offers many unique products and services to many different kinds of customers. By offering so many distinct products and services
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