Reitmans – Financial Analysis From an analysis of the Company’s ratios over the last three years since 2009‚ as found in the Appendix: Exhibit _‚ the quantitative data reveals an unfavourable trend in performance. Liquidity Reitmans has the strongest current ratio when compared to its competitors—The Gap and Le Chateau—at almost double their value. However‚ the Company’s ratio has been in decline since 2009; at that time‚ it was at 4.5‚ then fell to 4.3‚ and finally‚ to 4.1 in 2011. This trend
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Mullins‚ L (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour‚ 6th Edition‚ FT Prentice Hall McKenna‚ S. (2001). Globalized new public management and its impact on scientific research activity in New Zealand. Rollinson‚ D (2008) Organization Behaviour and analysis‚ 4th Edition‚ FT Prentice Hall. Tiller‚ M. (1997). A first for Africa: The privatization of Kenya Airways. USIA‚ Economic Perspectives‚ Case study. Yaw A. Debrah & Oliver K. Toroitich (2005). The Making of an African Success Story: The Privatization
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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 then
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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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“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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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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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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About the Companies 1.1 Cerebos Pacific Limited (CPL) Cerebos Pacific Limited (CPL) is a manufacturer and distributor of health supplements‚ Asian and Western food‚ and beverages to market throughout Asia and Australasia. The company’s products include its flagship BRAND’S chicken essence‚ other health supplements‚ coffee‚ sauces‚ canned products and desserts. BRAND’S® will celebrate its 175th Anniversary in 2010‚ with significant milestones underlined by the opening of new state-of-the-art manufacturing
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