Financial ratio

PART B1 1.0 Profitable-financial ratio analysis 1.1 Profit Margin Although the sales for both entities experienced an increase, Profit Margins are all decreased over the two years.The ratios for Oroton in both years is 20.5 cents and 22.2 cents respectively.The slightly drop is owing to the increasing cost of sales and operating expense. However, Oroton performed well under the difficult trading condition .Compared with Oroton,Country Road has a quite large sales reached up to 419812 million

the current financial health and recent financial performance of the company. What strengths and/or weaknesses would you highlight to Adeline Koh? From the ratio of profitability, the company had about 18% on operating margin, 16% on ROE, 8% on ROS and 5% on ROA in both 1998 and 1999. However, there was a downturn trend in profitability ratio in 2000. This could be the result of price competition because of the introduction of DVD manufacturing in the market. The profitability ratios rose again in

Data for this ratio is found on the balance sheet and the income statement. • Average Collection Period ratio compliments the inventory turnover ratio to get a better idea of how well OPI manages converting credit sales into cash. The average collection period considers average sales (calculated from the income statement data) and accounts receivable, found in the balance sheet. • Fixed-Payment Coverage Ratio “measures the firm’s ability to meet all fixed-payment

required to submit financial statements at least yearly. These statements are used by number of groups and individuals ranging from internal managers, shareholders, prospective investors, suppliers, financial institutions and even the government. Each has it own reason for reviewing the statements, but all are able to get their desired information from the financial statements and reports. The purpose of financial statements is to offer and support information about the company’s financial performance

5 1.5 Research approach 6 Section 2 Information Gathering 7 2.1 Sources used and reasons 7 2.2 Description of method used to collect information 8 2.3 Limitation of gathering information 9 2.4 Ethical Issues 9 2.5 Ratio Analysis 10 2.5(a) Limitation of ratio analysis 11 2.6 SWOT analysis 13 2.6(a) Limitations of SWOT analysis 13 2.7 PEST analysis 13 2.7(a) Limitations of PEST analysis 13 Section 3 Business Performance Analysis 15 Polyester 15 Soda Ash 16 3.1 Major Developments

Mr. Plank: Our team has reviewed and compiled an assortment of financial statements and documents pertaining to the firm’s progress and financial position in comparison to its direct competitor, Nike. Through our financial analysis, we have identified potential areas of strength and weakness for Under Armour and Nike, which we plan to address and call to the attention of Under Armour’s management team. Below we address the fundamental components of our analysis: Under Armour’s Revenues for

Relative Financial Norms and Standards within the Hospital Industry Hospitals and health systems in the U.S. are experiencing a remarkable transformation in their business models directed from numerous influences that are projected to ultimately turn the industry around. Pressures include providers troubled with the quantity of services they are responsible for, to providers who concentrate on presenting high-cost services that give emphasis to sustaining healthy populations (Dunn & Becker, 2013)

deliver a long term shareholder value, that is the strategic objective of Ocado Group plc. (Ocado, 2014) This report will undertake a detailed analysis using financial ratios from an evaluation of its profitability, financial position and cash flow to formulate an overall view of the company’s financial performance and position from its financial statements. 2013 2012 Gross profit margin (GPM) 31.2% 30.5% Operating profit margin (OPM) -0.3% 0.4% Pre-tax profit margin (PreTPM) -1.58% -0.09% Post-tax

Contents Introduction The primary objective of this report is to provide a financial performance analysis of Marks & Spencer group plc. This will be achieved by a detailed ratio analysis on financial data available in latest annual report of the company for the year ended March-2013. The attention during ratio analysis will be on horizontal and vertical analysis as well as the comparison of these ratios with the industry. Moreover, the report will also give a brief business analysis of the

Netflix Vision & Mission In Netflix’s own description of its vision for sustainable long-term future, the company describes a few critical elements necessary for growth [Netflix.com]. Its vision encompass the evolution of internet TV, replacement of “linear TV” by the internet TV, development of interactive applications, and enhancement of streaming capability to virtual limitless access capability. But perhaps, there’s a more hidden message in Netflix’s mission statement that offers a more