To: Board Directors of Daimler Group
2012
Financial Analysis: A comparison between Daimler Group and BMW Group
Abstract
In this report, we calculate and compare the financial performance between Daimler Group and BMW Group in two financial years 2010-2011. The objective is to analyse the financial performance of both groups and identify our company’s position, thus suggesting the potential areas for improvement for our company.
I) Introduction
In this report, we analyse and compare the financial performance between BMW Group and Daimler Group in 2010 and 2011 using financial ratios analysis. The BMW Group and Daimler Group are two of Germany’s largest industrial companies and are among the most successful car and motorcycle
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This ratio has most definitely been affected by the investment in new non-current assets by both groups but Daimler has managed to use these assets to generate more revenue than BMW but still has used its new non-current assets efficiently to generate a sales revenue which would in turn lead to a ratio higher than the previous year’s ratio figure. The sales revenue to working capital explains how well the company is using its working capital to generate sales revenue. It is one of the best ways to watch the changes in cash overtime, this is important because the company needs cash to operate. Daimler has experienced a significant decrease in this ratio and BMW, the opposite occurred. This could be as result of fluctuations in the current assets and liabilities of both companies. The inventory turnover period ratio measures the length of time stock is held within the business. Both companies are now holding stock for longer than they did in 2010. It takes Daimler 77 days to sell its products while it takes BMW 65days. Both results are quite high but BMW has an advantage. This means that BMW has fewer inventories in store than Daimler at the end of the year, which means lower holding costs for BMW. The trade receivables period ratio calculates how long it takes the company to collect payments from its customers. A business will naturally be concerned with the amount of funds tied up in trade receivables and try to
The working capital also has a direct relationship with the company’s current assets and current liabilities. The working capital should be positive in order to be considered good. To determine the working capital the current liabilities are subtracted from the current assets. As in the current ratio example the same pattern will show in the working capital. It will decline from 2010 to 2011 and then will become negative in 2012. This pattern shows a decline in Tesla Motors ability to use current resources to repay its debts.
The analysis of a company's financial statements helps in the determination of both the weaknesses and strengths of the concerned entity. Further, such an analysis helps in the determination of the future viability of firms. There are a wide range of techniques utilized in the analysis of financial statements. In that regard, it is important to note that the relevance of a horizontal, vertical as well as ratio analysis of a company's financial statements cannot be overstated. This is more so the case when it comes to the interpretation of the various dollar amounts presented in both the balance sheet and the income statement. In this text, I carry out a horizontal, vertical as well as ratio analysis of both The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, Inc. The analysis' results will be critical in the evaluation of each company's performance. Findings will be used as a basis for recommendations on how each company can improve its financial status.
The following section will show the ratios and percentages figured by using these two companies’ financial statements. A comparison will be used to compare the companies to one another. People will always needs cars to get around whether it’s for education, work or tourism. By comparing these companies we will know which company maybe the best to invest and to determine which companies will survive in the future. Take a look at Table 1 below as it provides a full listing of
The company aims to generate profitable growth and above-average returns by focusing on the premium segments of the international automobile markets. With this in mind, a wide-ranging product and market offensive was initiated in 2001, which has resulted in the BMW Group expanding its product range considerably and strengthening its worldwide market position.
With this company the inventory management ratios further indicate that there may be an issue with inventory and inventory controls. The inventory turnover ratio is lower than the industry average and the days’ sales in inventory are high. A company wants to turn inventory quickly to reduce storage costs, and
Receivables Turnover: This shows the degree of realization in accounts receivables. Company N has a lower turnover rate, a lower rate implies that receivables are being held longer and the less likely they are to be collected. Also there is an opportunity cost of tying up funds in receivables for a long period of time. Company M is 29 times higher than company N.
This is due to the fact that inventory and accounts receivable are left out of the equation. Based on the cash ratio, this company carries a low cash balance. This may be an indication that they are aggressively investing in assets that will provide higher returns. We need to make sure that we have enough cash to meet our obligations, but too much cash reduces the return earned by the company.
A company must pay attention to the number of days of its sales it holds in inventory to determine the amount of time it will take to convert the inventory on hand into sales (Gibson, 2011). As shown in Exhibit 3, 3M increased from 81.74 days of sales in inventory in 2007 to 82.20 days in 2008. At face value, an increase suggests a slight negative trend for 3M as it is holding onto more inventory, taking longer to sell
Tangible Resources are physical and financial assets that BMW uses to create value for the customers. In 2012, BMW’s financial report shows a sharp increase in revenues by 11,7% reaching a total of €76,848 million, instead of €68,821 million recorded in 2011 and with respect to the Group’s earnings, its Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) rose by 3.5%, from €8,018 million in 2011 to €8,300 million (Appendix III). In this way, the
The purpose of this essay is to provide a complete analysis of BMW Group. First, some background information about the company will be provided for a better comprehension of this study. Next, BMW will be assessed from a microeconomic point of view: its demand curve, organisational structure, customers, suppliers, strengths, weaknesses and its operating environment. Then, this firm will be reviewed in context of its sector from a macroeconomic perspective and more specifically its market environment, followed by a PEST analysis of other external factors such as GDP, interest rate, cost of raw materials. This study will be further quantified by a ratio analysis in order to evaluate BMW’s financial health. In the end you
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Working capital ratio, the working capital ratio, also called the current ratio. Is a liquidity ratio that measures a firm 's ability to pay off its current liabilities. For example, financial obligation, with their current assets. Working capital is calculated
The company has worldwide subsidiaries and manufacturing plants in Germany, Austria, the UK, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. BMW Group comprises of many segments within its vast portfolio, but I would be only concentrating on Automobiles. BMW group is focused on fabricating a variety of tangible products, and also the group has many intangible financial services. The BMW Group’s automotive which I am more interested in this easy is portioning of their portfolio consists of the three premium brands: BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce of which I would be more only looking at BMW and would also demonstrate their marketing. BMW is