Financial ratio analysis is the calculation and comparison of ratios which are derived from the information in a company’s financial statements. The level and historical trends of these ratios can be used to make inferences about a company’s financial condition‚ its operations and attractiveness as an investment. Financial ratios are calculated from one or more pieces of information from a company’s financial statements. For example‚ the "gross margin" is the gross profit from operations divided
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Training BUSINESS VALUATION 8 August 2012 Introduction The purpose of this paper is to introduce you to the concept of business valuation and show different types of the valuation. Objectives On completion of this paper you should have an understanding of the factors that drive value‚ different types of valuation techniques‚ and negotiations from different prospective. Resources Business Valuation seminar on 19/04/12 by David Cartney Business Valuation Although there
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Development & Research SPECIALIZATION PROJECT On Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation By Anand Dube PGDM (2009 – 11) Specialization: Finance ROLL NO. 03 PROJECT FACULTY GUIDE Prof. Madhavi Lokhande Prepared by: Anand Dube | PGDM (2009-11)‚ Roll Number 3 PROJECT COMPLETION CERTIFICATE This is to certify that project titled - Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation is successfully done by Mr. Anand Rajkumar Dube in partial fulfillment of
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Limitations of Ratios used for analysis: 1. Inflation will distort a firm’s balance sheet and a trend analysis may not give a true picture of the firm’s financial performance. 2. Different fiscal year‚ example‚ a firm may have a fiscal year that ends on June 30‚ whereas another company in the same industry may have a fiscal year ends on 31 . 3. Financial analysis is performed on historical data mainly for the purpose of forecasting future performance. The historical relationships may not continue
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Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or consumer packaged goods (CPG) are products that are sold quickly and at relatively low cost. The term FMCGs refers to those retail goods that are generally replaced or fully used up over a short period of days‚ weeks‚ or months‚ and within one year. This contrasts with durable goods or major appliances such as kitchen appliances‚ which are generally replaced over a period of several years. FMCG have a short shelf life‚ either as a result of high consumer demand
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Appendix to Chapter 7 Evidence on the Efficient Market Hypothesis Early evidence on the efficient market hypothesis was quite favorable to it. In recent years‚ however‚ deeper analysis of the evidence suggests that the hypothesis may not always be entirely correct. Let’s first look at the earlier evidence in favor of the hypothesis and then examine some of the more recent evidence that casts some doubt on it. EVIDENCE IN FAVOR OF MARKET EFFICIENCY Evidence in favor of market efficiency has examined
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RATIO ANALYSIS Meaning of Ratio:- A ratio is simple arithmetical expression of the relationship of one number to another. It may be defined as the indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions. According to Accountant’s Handbook by Wixon‚ Kell and Bedford‚ “a ratio is an expression of the quantitative relationship between two numbers”. Ratio Analysis:Ratio analysis is the process of determining and interpreting numerical relationship based on financial statements. It is the technique of
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Implementation 7. Verification 8. Administration Financial Statement Analysis – The Big Picture FS Analysis Involves careful selection of date from financial statements for the primary purpose of forecasting the financial health of the company. This is accomplished by examining trends in key financial data‚ comparing financial data across companies‚ and analyzing key financial ratios. Another important aspect of financial analysis is the comparison of actual financial conditions with expected financial
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The Industry Averages and Financial Ratios Cassandra Brown‚ Diana Smiley‚ Patricia Ramirez FIN/370 - FINANCE FOR BUSINESS 11/23/14 Michael Rodriguez The Industry Averages and Financial Ratios In today’s market business really look at what the others in their competitive market are doing to compare how they are doing as a business or corporation. They do this by evaluating the industry averages and the financial ratios. When corporations and financial advisors look at the industry average
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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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