The company that I chose to analyze is Tootsie Roll. Throughout my life I have always had somewhat of a sweet tooth and have been very intrigued in the process of business. Now I have the opportunity to look further into such a great company such as Tootsie Roll and really find out how the business is run and what type of work is invested in such a well known business. The ticker symbol for the Tootsie Roll Company is quite simple by using just two letters‚ TR. With this symbol it is easy to find
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Analysis of Tootsie Roll Industries‚ Inc. 2002 1. Tootsie Roll Industries‚ Inc. has been in the candy business for 106 year and has a reputation for success. The company sells products primarily under the brand names of Tootsie Roll‚ Tootsie Roll Pops‚ Caramel Apple Pops‚ Child’s Play‚ Charms‚ Blow Pop‚ Junior Mints‚ Charleston Chew‚ Sugar Daddy‚ Andes and Fluffy Stuff cotton candy‚ as well as several others. The company prides itself in maintaining a positive reputation by supporting the U.S
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PROBLEM (a) TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES‚ INC. Trend Analysis of Net Sales and Net Earnings For the Five Years Ended 2001 Base Period 1997—($ in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 (1) Net sales Trend $423‚496 113% $427‚054 114% $396‚750 106% $388‚659 103% $375‚594 100% (2) Net earnings Trend 65‚687 108% 75‚737 125% 71‚310 118% 67‚526 111% 60‚682 100% This analysis of Tootsie Roll shows a favorable
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to buy or what the market thinks of it. For that information‚ we need to look at some ratios. http://stocks.about.com/od/evaluatingstocks/a/eps1.htm Hershey In order to analyze EPS for Hershey it is necessary to look at historical data. Using the EPS as listed at www.ih.advfn.com we get the following 5 years of EPS information: 2004 – 2.38‚ 2005 – 2.07‚ 2006 – 2.44‚ 2007 - .96‚ 2008 – 1.41 From this we can state that the company had relatively high EPS in 2004‚ 2005‚ and 2006 and then
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Tootsie Roll Tootsie Roll The Tootsie Roll Industries Incorporated began in Chicago 117 years ago. The founder of the business was a gentleman named Leo Hirschfield. He began making and selling the Tootsie Roll. Today the famous product is still being made according to the original recipe and formula. However‚ since its inception‚ the business has become incorporated. The primary production and consumption areas include the United States‚ Canada
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purpose of this financial analysis is to compare Tootsie Roll and Hershey Inc to the industry average financial ratios to determine which company will be the best investment opportunity. This analysis will evaluate and compare the company’s liquidity‚ solvency and profitability ratios from 2004. Tootsie Roll‚ Inc. and Hershey Inc are both companies well known for the selling of confectionary goods. Hershey is publicly traded under NYSE: HSY‚ Tootsie Roll under NYSE: TR. Both are listed under SIC 2064
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I Introduction The Tootsie Roll Industries entered the candy industry in 1896 and since then the company has grown to be one of the best known and largest candy companies in the United States. Some of the most well-known products from Tootsie Roll Industries are Andes Mints‚ Charleston Chews‚ Junior Mints‚ and of course the Tootsie Roll. These products are sold in movie theaters‚ grocery stores‚ vending machines‚ dollar stores and gas stations1. The company is also one of the largest producers
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The first time I ate a Tootsie Roll is one that I haven’t forgotten. Though‚ I haven’t eaten one in a while‚ I still remember the way I like to eat them and what they taste like. My interactions with Tootsie Rolls have taught me to try something before I say I don’t like it. Here is how it happened. Growing up‚ candy was a prize. Maybe it was because my dad didn’t want to waste money on artificial sweeteners. Sure‚ my friends had candy‚ but my father never encouraged a love of candy. Thus‚ was the
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Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. Loan Package Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. Loan Package Tootsie Roll Industry Inc. needs to secure a loan to ensure the company’s growth for the future. To secure the loan the company must assemble a loan package to submit to the lender. In the loan package the company must include a ratio analysis of the company’s financial statements to show the financial stability and profitability of
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Hershey Company & Tootsie Roll Industries Tootsie Roll Industries Ratios The Hershey Company Ratios Interpretation and comparison between the two companies ratios Receivable Turnover Ratio 14.6 times 9.8 times Tootsie Roll has a higher Receivable Turnover Ratio which means that they have more cash on hand and are collecting on debts. Average Collection Period 25 37.24 Tootsie Roll is turning Accounts Recievable into cash 12 days faster than Hershey. Assets Turnover Ratio 0.57 1.18 Tootsie Roll’s Asset
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