Essay on Ratios Analysis

• Net profit margin has been negative and no major patterns over the 9 year period on net profit since the trend of the industry is based mostly on economic factors, and whether or not they secure contracts. Due to high percentage of COGS they are only left with a net profit of $980 or

There are two noticeable dips in the net income in the 4th and the 7th period. The dip in the 4th time period is because of the introduction of a new product called “Allround+” which is a 4-hour liquid cold medicine for the children and the dip in the 7th period is because of the introduction of another new product called “Allright” which is a 4-hour allergy capsule. Whenever, new products are introduced a lot of money is invested in marketing and promoting the new products to encourage or boost the sales of the product. This process increases the expenses of the products and erects a higher threshold for the company to reach to, to make a profit. Hence, it is normal when the net income dips during the introduction of new products in the market.

Gross profit of 60% has not increased much over past three years it will affect

Given the net sales in 2011 is still higher than 2010, we can assume the problem is most likely with its operating cost management. On the other hand, HH’s assets turnover rate dropping 0.30 from 2010 suggests an inefficiency of generating more sales with its increased assets in 2011.

After reviewing the Balance sheet I have a concern regarding the Current and short term liabilities. Creditors/ trade payable is payment yet to be made for goods already received, if this continues to rise then it will effect the business profit and less stock will have to be ordered so repayments can be made. Bank overdrafts also continued to rise and in the long-term the business will be paying greater interest, which will again eat into the profit. Both increased quite a great deal from the last year-end. If this continues then the business will get into bad debts and owe too much that it will end up having to sale its assets to survive. Finally I can see that due to the above issues and other issues the net current assets/ working capital has decreased so therefore the business is less value then it was a year ago. If the business is worth £1 million now, this could soon decrease within another year.

In addition to affecting profits by adjusting useful life and depreciation; key ratios will also be affected. The net profit margin can be influenced both ways to fit the purpose of business strategy. It could be increased to make it seem more profitable, or it can be influenced in a negative way to write off as much expenses as possible – if the year held disappointing results – in order to show next year more positively in comparison.

I decided to track financial performance metrics to assess the performances. For this year, I realized that my %change (Net Profit/Net Sales) was suffering starting with the first quarter and getting worst in the fourth quarter. My numbers from the first quarter to the fourth were -38%, -44%, -40%, and -161% respectively.

So while the company increased its net income, it has done so with diminishing profit margins.

Although the company made strategy through original cost system, it is still unclear why the profit was declining. Might be some problem when the company was allocating the cost on both lines, and the methods to allocate will route a wrong strategy for the company.

Overall, the profit before tax of the Manufacturing Group decreased 13.24%, and the Retail Group decreased 10.77%, for a total decrease of 11.28%. In simple terms, expenses have increased, profits have decreased, and Harrington Collection hasn’t performed very well over the last several years.

Profitability ratios decreasing from 2005 to 2006 although the sales has increased substantially and the net income as well but not in the same percentage of increase due to the high reliance on debt as the interest expense increased as mentioned before.

Also, according to its leverage ratios, the company’s debts are not only very high, but are also increasing. Its decreasing TIE ratio indicates that its capability to pay interests is decreasing. The company’s efficiency ratios indicate that despite the fact that its fixed assets are increasingly being utilized to generate sales during the years 1990-1991 as indicated by its increasing fixed asset turnover ratio, the decreasing total assets turnover indicate that overall the company’s total assets are not efficiently being put to use. Thus, as a whole its asset management is becoming less efficient. Last but not the least, based on its profitability ratios, the company’s ability to make profit is decreasing.

During the period 2012 and 2013, the Operating profit margin decreased from 9.2% to 5.7%. This slight decline can be attributed to the decreased revenues and the increase in tax expenses.

This paper will seek to analyze the financial statements of the O.M Scott & Sons Company during the years 1957-1961, in order to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the various factors that may influence the future success of this business. Additionally, recommendations based on an analysis of their financial

Balance Sheet: Assets, such as Cash and Cash equivalents are up over last year by $20.72 million dollars, whereas Short Term Investments where 0 at the end of 2013 they were slightly up to $1.12 by January 3, 2015. Other Assets shows a drop of $8.26 million dollars, mostly in Property, Plant and Equipment. Based on the 10-K report the balance sheet was in the thousands other web based financial reporting sites show the numbers to be in the millions. Upon further review of the Balance Sheet from the financial website “Watch” the break down in Property, Plant and Equipment shows the biggest difference in the Accumulated Depreciation. (Market Watch) The Vertical Ratio for 2014 Total Current Assets is 3% of the Total Assets and in 2013 was also 3%. The Horizontal Ratio for Total Asset were 37% reflecting a change from 2014 at $212.05 and 2013 $195.61 signaling a significant increase in 2014. The 2015 financial were not completed at the time of this report but the